Arches Trail

Arches Trail in Panguitch, Utah

Since I can't find any information about what this arch in Arches Trail is named, I call it Panguitch Frame Arch, because of its similarity to Picture Frame Arch in Moab.  It is the largest arch on the Arches Trail.

On a trip to Saint George in May of 2026, we took a detour to see some arches in the Panguitch area.  We hiked the Arches Trail in Panguitch, which was only about a mile loop.  There were a lot of fun openings, including the largest opening which I named Panguitch Frame Arch.  The trail is very easy and even kids could easily hike it, although keep an eye on them near the cliff edges.  You can view a video of our visit to Arches Trail here:  Arches Trail

The Arches Trailhead is located here:  Arches Trail

Take Highway 89 south and turn left on highway 12.  On the left the sign to Losee Canyon and Arches Trail is a few miles down highway 12.  Take the left turn and follow the road until you see the parking area for both Losee Canyon and Arches Trail.

left turn towards Losee Canyon

the road towards Losee Canyon

the right turn into the parking lot

the road into the parking lot is one-way towards the right

the bathrooms in the parking lot

don't follow any of these trails.  The Arches Trail is separate

signs at the trailhead

Watch for this sign that marks the beginning of the Arches Trail

my husband at the trailhead

There are many tiny openings on Arches Trail.  You can see some of them from the parking lot

There's a little steep part at the beginning of the trail to go from the parking lot level down several feet

The trail is very easy to follow.

There are even trail signs to keep you from going astray

another trail sign

another trail sign

this little rock house is on the left of the trail.  Small children can fit inside

another trail sign

another small opening

This is where you can decide which direction to hike the loop.  We hiked it to the right, which I recommend

soon after taking the loop trail to the right, we caught sight of the largest arch on the trail -- the arch that I call Panguitch Frame Arch

You can easily climb up and inside the arch

My son inside the arch in May of 2026

My son climbed behind the arch and took these photos of me inside the arch

view from inside the arch -- my daughter-in-law didn't want to climb inside the arch, so she waited on the trail below

view out the back of the arch while sitting inside

underneath the arch

my son and I underneath the arch

my husband and Mom had continued on the trail and they waited while we enjoyed Panguitch Frame Arch.  There's this fun little Fish-Eye Arch along the trail as well.  This is a view while sitting inside Panguitch Frame Arch.

my son helped me down from the arch

our last view up at Panguitch Frame Arch from the front.  Later on the trail we saw it from the back as well.

Fish-Eye Arch

view of Panguitch Frame Arch from Fish-Eye Arch -- it blends in well with the red background behind it

view of Panguitch Frame Arch from Fish-Eye Arch

Fish-Eye Arch as viewed from the front

you can see Panguitch Frame Arch in the background of this photo

the trail includes these stairs

the backside of Fish-Eye Arch

another small arch is visible beyond Fish Eye Arch

continuing on the trail

the stairs on the trail

looking back at Fish Eye Arch

My son climbed up this red dirt hill to see the view and what was on the other side

more small arch openings off in the distance

more fun arch openings - I call these "The Apartment" - this is our first view of The Apartment along the trail, although there's a much better view up close

I call the formation on the left "The Lady" because she looks like a woman from the 1890's complete with a bustle behind her, and a fancy up-do hairdo.

a front view of "The Lady."  It's hard to see since she blends in with the red rock behind her, but she's on the far left in this photo

more amazing arch openings are off in the distance - we've almost made it to what I call The Apartment

A close-up of The Lady

another awesome hoodoo formation along the trail

The Apartment, right next to The Lady

view of the back-side of Panguitch Frame Arch from the trail above

Panguitch Frame Arch from the back

back-side view of Panguitch Frame Arch

view through one of the Apartment windows

view back at the trail from The Apartment

one of the fun openings in The Apartment

my daughter-in-law by one of the other openings in The Apartment

The Apartment

view through one of The Apartment windows to where the trail continues - he was taking a photo of me through this window

The Apartment from the other side

me looking through one of The Apartment windows - my husband was taking this photo of me from the trail, I took a photo of him through this window back on the trail

My family at The Apartment

a view of The Apartment from the back side

Now you can see why I call this The Apartment - the windows are so fun

me looking out one of the windows in The Apartment

great view of The Apartment

the openings in The Apartment

view through another window of The Apartment at the trail that continues on the other side

the trail on the other side of The Apartment

Teancum checking out the view from above the trail

me in another of the windows of The Apartment

my son in one of the windows of The Apartment

Teancum enjoying the view

me on the trail

The Apartment

looking back at The Apartment from the trail

The Apartment

another arch opening on the trail

My son on the edge of the cliff

continuing on the trail

more stairs along the trail

my son and husband helping my mom on the trail

another small arch opening

this conglomerate of rock was embedded in the red rock along the end of the trail

nearing the end of the trail

the parking lot is visible

going back up the short steep part of the trail

the parking lot

heading back out to highway 12

In the Panguitch Area

Obviously visiting Bryce National Park would be at the top of your list of things to do near Panguitch, but if you are in the small town of Panguitch, Utah, don't miss eating at Henrie's Drive-In on Main Street.  It is located here:  Henrie's Drive In at 166 North Main Street.

Henrie's used to be a Dairy Queen many years ago, and in fact it was owned by my great grandmother Ruth Tebbs.  My mom grew up eating at the Dairy Queen and staying with her grandma in the house next door.  Whenever we visit Panguitch, we always eat at Henrie's.  They have very delicious food, especially their salted caramel snakes!  I also love their fries and fry sauce.

my great-grandma's house next door to Henrie's Drive-In

Henrie's Drive-In on Main Street in Panguitch

my mom with my son and daughter-in-law next door to Henrie's at my great grandma's house. My mom grew up staying in this house and eating at the Dairy Queen that is now Henrie's

inside Henrie's

my husband and mom at my great grandma's house

Red Canyon Arches

In May of 2026 we went to visit Panguitch Utah because I wanted to see the arches in the area.  We hiked the Arches trail and then we drove through the Red Canyon Arches.  These twin arches are actually man-made.  They carved the arches so that the highway could travel through the red fins, making it easier for people to reach Bryce Canyon National Park.  Construction began on the tunnels in 1915 and was completed in 1925.  You can watch a video of us driving through the twin arches here:  Red Canyon Arches

The twin arches are right next to each other, so you can see both of them within seconds.  We drove through them, and also walked between them to get better photos.  The road is very busy, so if you get out of your car (as many people were doing to take photos of the arches), be careful not to be hit by a car.

The arches are located here:  Red Canyon Arches

Red Canyon Arches outside of Panguitch

driving on Highway 12 towards the Red Canyon Arches

our first view of the first arch

Me at the Red Canyon arches

Solar power must light the tunnels at night

my son at the second of the twin arches

There are awesome hoodoos and other formations in the Red Canyon area near the arches