Delicate Arch is located in Arches National Park near Moab, Utah, USA. It is a 65-foot-tall (20 m) natural arch and the most recognized landmark in Arches National Park. Many people from all over the world visit the Arches National Park. It also happens that Delicate Arch is located along one of the most dynamic hiking trails within Arches National Park and more than 480 feet above the parking lot and trailhead in the valley below.
Taking a break (Picture taking break)
Delicate Arch is not easily seen from the main park road, there is a trail to see Delicate Arch up close and personal. Delicate Arch is hidden in a bowl at the top of the parks famous sandstone fins.The parking lot and the trail in Delicate Arch can be very busy through much of the year. Sunrise is just as beautiful as sunset, it is much cooler and always less busy. Sunset is a particularly busy time, and sometimes hundreds of people will be at Delicate Arch for sunset.
Spring and fall is the best season to hike in Delicate Arch because the temperature are cooler. And always bring enough water when going to hike. In the middle section of the trail is steep and there is no shade it is open slickrock with some exposure to heights. Once you have begun hiking on the slickrock you must follow cairns (stack of rocks) as the route slowly climbs over the sandstone hill.
Informations:
- 3.2 miles round trip
- 480 feet of elevation gain
- 1 hour and 30 minutes one way hike
- Moderate to Difficult
- Delicate Arch Trailhead
Hiking the slickrock toward Delicate Arch
Two birds at the top of Delicate Arch
We did it. (Delicate Arch)
Delicate Arch trail is very popular and well-traveled and one of the most recognizable arch formations in the world. Don't forget to include Delicate Arch to your Hiking Adventure. ENJOY!
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