Mountain biking any one of the myriad of trails found in Arches National Park is a treat for the body the soul and the eyes.  The parks many striking natural features are enough to make you forget about all the stress and problems of daily life and drift away into a world of magnificent spires, domes and all-natural sandstone skyscrapers that would put any man-made structure to shame.  

The diverse and incomparable geology that makes up Arches National Park will insight in you visions of Clint Eastwood westerns and Saturday morning cartoons of coyotes chasing road runners.  And although you’re not likely to see too many coyotes and road runners, one thing you will be blessed with is seemingly endless miles of roads and trails for exploring on your mountain bike.

There is a fully-paved scenic drive that transects the park which is over 22 miles in length (45 miles round trip).  This is a great option for those who want to get a nice sampling of all that the park has to offer.  You will pass by some of the parks most notable features such as Park Avenue, Garden of Eden, Three Gossips and the impressive Great Wall.

One spot you do not want to pass up is the Windows Section of the park.  Here you will gaze through red rock frames over miles of burning desert towards the cool snow capped peaks in the far distance.  There are several significant arches in this section that demand your attention, and they are each just a short hike from the road.

At the far end of the scenic drive, you will find Devils Garden.  The south end of Devils Garden contains 12 of the 25 largest arches in the park including Landscape Arch which is the longest arch in the world, spanning over 300 feet in length.  The massive size of Landscape Arch makes it difficult to photograph, but if you would like to try it, you should plan to be there early in the morning when the suns light is best positioned and you will need a wide angle lens.

Some of the other popular biking trails in the park include: Gemini Bridge (13.5 miles); Hurrah Pass (33.0 miles); and Slickrock, the most demanding trail in the park (9.6 miles).

To learn more about all the activities and lodging options available at Arches National Park, visit http://www.NationalParkReservations.com/arches.htm