Delicate Arch
Utah's symbol, a free-standing 52-foot arch on the edge of a slickrock bowl. It's a steep 3-mile round trip, and the sunset crowd is part of the show.
- Open
- Open all year, weather permitting
- Price
- Park entrance fee
- Time Needed
- 2–3 hours
- Address
- Arches National Park, Moab, UT 84532Google MapsApple Maps
- Getting There
- From the Wolfe Ranch lot, off the main road.
Why Go
The trail begins at Wolfe Ranch, a settler's cabin near Ute petroglyphs. It crosses open rock with no shade, then rounds a narrow ledge to the view. Two short lower viewpoints give a distant look.
Tips
- Carry a lot of water. In summer, go at dawn or sunset, and bring a headlamp to walk back.
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