![]() The hike started with a small detour to an old homestead made by John Wolfe, a Civil War Veteran from Ohio. I arrived at the parking lot around 3PM in the afternoon and surprisingly it was almost full still. I had some energy left and wanted to be able to film another video so I decided to add on Delicate Arch as hike number 2 of the day. My hike to Delicate Arch was part of a bigger day in Arches National Park where I hiked Devils Garden first. ![]() If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission. *Links included in this description might be affiliate links.Food & Water – I would recommend at least 32-64oz of water.La Sportiva Trango Hiking Boots (Women’s).La Sportiva Trango Hiking Boots (Men’s).Delicate Arch Arches National Park Hike Route Take some time to explore the area around the arch as there are a number of unique viewpoints around the end of the trail. If you visit outside of this period, crowds will be insane and parking spots can be tricky to find.īest Views: There is no question that the best views on this hike are at Delicate Arch itself. Get to the TH early or later in the day.You will avoid a reservation, likely have smaller crowds and best of all have snow on the La Sal Mountains which adds to the picturesque views on this hike.Visit during the winter (Jan/Feb/March).Hike Tip(s): If I had to plan your visit to Delicate Arch Garden, here are some tips: The area around the arch forms an echo chamber of sort which makes even the smallest conversations quite loud and getting your picture under the arch usually involves waiting in line. However, what can be sort of annoying on this one when you get to Delicate Arch itself. Unless you are like me and want to have peace and quiet in nature, this is likely not a problem. Whenever you have a hike that has one endpoint, especially at a smaller distance and is in a National Park, chances are it’s going to be crowded. Both are under a half mile RT total but worth checking out if you like history. Make it a Loop: This is an out and back hike with two small add-ons: Wolfe Homestead and the Petroglyphs. Summaryĭogs: Like all US National Parks, Arches is not dog friendly on any hiking trails.Ĭamping: Read more about camping in Arches National Park here. If visiting outside of this period, you can just pay the fee which is $25. This is a test system and may change in future years. There are a couple of non-plumbing restrooms at the TH.įee: As of 2022, there is a typical fee + required reservation if visiting Arches National Park April 3 – October 3. There is a massive parking area that can fit 100+ cars, but likely it will be full on many occasions. If you want to avoid crowds, head here before 8AM or after 4PM. Parking: This hike is extremely popular and parking is sometimes going to be very tricky. Drive for a mile or so and reach the well marked TH on your left. Once through the entrance station, follow the main road for about 11.5 miles until you reach Delicate Arch Road on your right. Getting Here: First navigate to Arches National Park just north of Moab, Utah. Season: Year Round – Best Time to Hike Winter, Spring and FallĬheck the Weather Forecast Directions to Delicate Arch Arches National Park - What to Do In One Day Delicate Arch Quick Factsĭelicate Arch Hike Rating: ★★★★ (⅘ Stars)ĭistance: 3.3 Miles – Includes small detour to Petroglyphsĭifficulty: Easy to Moderate What does this mean?
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