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Arches National Park (PART3) North and South Window @ The Windows

 

A video of from the Double Arch/Cove of Caves and views from the North Window:



Let's begin the Window Trail with a scenic 1 mile hike to the North Window...




Even from afar, the red rocks are spectacular!  The shapes that the arches form are fascinating to look at:

A Panoramic shot of the North Window:

The species of plants that grow out here are very delicate so it s important to respect nature when visiting the Park.

Some of the native cactus in the area:

It can take hundreds of years for them to grow:

The trail starts off flat but gradually there are some steps as you asend to the North Window:

The Window Trail makes a loop so you can go wither way.  Most visit the North Window first, then the South window, and eventually to the Turret Arch.




Can you image taking pics at night time?  It would be so cool to catch the stars when it got dark or maybe when it snows.

As we make our approach you can see how large the rocks are!

Looking up at the peak of the North Window:

Some loose rock embedded into the crevice of the massive overhead arch:

As there are different layers of stone and sediment, it erodes at various stages. 

Standing under the North Window arch, we take in the stunning view looking out at Turret Arch:




After capturing some photos and video, he make our way down to the South Window...

From the intersection of the Windows Trail we take a glimpse of the North Window:

Not far from the North Window is the South Window:

It's a steeper climb but not at all difficult.  The views are not as nice as the North Window but it overlooks the valley area:

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