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Thrilling Beauty

 
The Windows Section contains a large concentration of arches and is one of the most scenic locations in the park. North Window, Turret Arch is just one of the awe-inspiring formations you’ll find in just over two square miles of the park.

The Windows Area is located 9 miles north on the park road and 2.5 miles east on the Windows road. The drive-time from the Arches Visitor Center is approximately 25 minutes. 

Turret Arch is the smallest of the three arches you'll see on the Windows Loop Trail, but it is part of a more intricate, castle-like rock formation that includes a spire. There are two holes in this formation, one you can walk through and one high up on the rock face. The views of the north and south Window Arches from inside the Turret Arch are neat. The trail to Turret Arch is a very gentle incline with only a few stairs. 

   Turret Arch After the Snow by Thea Nordling

Turret Arch is also an excellent location during sunset.

  Turret Arch Sunset by Robert McKendrick