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Windows Section

An outdoor spot in Windows, Arches, free to visit and worth about 1.5 hours. Best time to go: Sunrise.

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Windows Section in Windows, Arches
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Why go

North and South Windows and Turret Arch on short trails; Double Arch is next door.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Arches, alongside 3 activities, 2 places to eat and 2 sights. The closest of our other picks is Balanced Rock, 1.7 mi away as the crow flies.

Type
Outdoors · Nature
Neighborhood
Windows
Price
Free
Time needed
1.5 hr
Best time
Sunrise

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Arches, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Balanced Rock

    A 128-ft rock pinnacle with a big boulder on top, with a short loop trail around it.

    Sight · 1.7 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Delicate Arch Trail

    Three-mile round trip over slickrock to Utah's most famous arch.

    Activity · 2.9 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Fiery Furnace

    Maze of sandstone fins explored on a ranger-led hike or with a self-guided permit.

    Activity · 4.2 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Park Avenue Trail

    Short walk between tall fins that look like a city skyline.

    Outdoors · 6.0 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Arches Visitor Center

    Park entrance with exhibits and ranger trail updates.

    Sight · 7.2 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Devils Garden Trail

    Trail to Landscape Arch, with an optional primitive loop past several more arches.

    Activity · 7.3 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Windows Section is a stop on our Utah Mighty Five route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Arches

Windows Section is our only outdoors pick in Arches; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Arches guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Arches run from 42°F in December to 97°F in July; September is usually the wettest month. For Windows Section itself, we suggest: Sunrise.

Modelled monthly averages for Arches from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Arches weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Windows Section, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
The Windows Section, Utah 84532, USA
Coordinates
38.69526, -109.53373
Destination
Arches, Utah

Windows Section: quick answers

How much time do you need at Windows Section?

Plan on about 1.5 hours at Windows Section. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Windows Section?

Our pick: Sunrise. Insider tip: Great for stargazing; it's an International Dark Sky Park.

Is Windows Section free?

Yes, we list Windows Section as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Windows Section?

Windows Section is at The Windows Section, Utah 84532, USA. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Windows Section?

Windows Section appears on Utah Mighty Five, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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