Delicate Arch Trail in Arches National Park
The Delicate Arch Trail offers a rewarding experience, combining a moderately challenging hike with breathtaking scenery. The trail takes you through varied terrain, including stretches of slickrock and a narrow sandstone ridge, leading to the iconic arch perched dramatically above a natural rock bowl. Along the way, hikers enjoy panoramic views of the desert landscape, and the final approach reveals Delicate Arch in a stunning setting, particularly striking during sunrise or sunset when the light enhances its vibrant hues. #Hiking #Arch #Desert #Nature #Rock
- Distance: 3.1 mi
- Elevation gain: 581 ft
- Maximum elevation: 4,820 ft
- Elevation loss: 581 ft
- Minimum elevation: 4,291 ft
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Start: Delicate Arch Parking, Delicate Arch Road, Grand County, Utah, United States (38.73585 -109.52084)
End: Delicate Arch Parking, Delicate Arch Road, Grand County, Utah, United States (38.73594 -109.52091)
Coordinates: 38.73560 -109.52091 38.74424 -109.49976
Topography: Grand County topographic map, elevation, terrain
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Delicate Arch Trail in Arches National Park
United States > Utah > Grand County
Hiking the Delicate Arch Trail is an unforgettable adventure that takes you through the striking red rock landscape of Arches National Park. The path leads you closer to one of the most recognizable natural arches in the world, and while the final approach can be a bit intimidating with its open slickrock, the…
Distance: 3.2 mi • Elevation gain: 686 ft • Maximum elevation: 4,820 ft
