Garden of Eden

The Garden of Eden is a viewpoint in Arches National Park with sandstone formations and balanced rocks set against the red desert of the Colorado Plateau. The site offers views of different rock layers and shows how wind and water have shaped the landscape over time.

For thousands of years, members of different tribes lived here and left behind petroglyphs and tools showing their connection to the land. The place was later discovered and named by American settlers in the 1800s.

The name refers to Biblical imagery, showing how early settlers named natural places after religious ideas. Visitors today can see how this naming shaped how people view the landscape.

Visitors reach the viewpoint through well-maintained hiking trails that are easy to walk and clearly marked. Photography works best in early morning or late afternoon when the light is softer and warmer.

From here you can see both the La Sal Mountains and the surrounding desert, showing a visible meeting point of different rock types. This spot is known for letting you see multiple geological regions at once.

Location: Arches National Park

GPS coordinates: 38.69853,-109.54744

Latest update: December 6, 2025 19:09