![]() I would say that you need to be in fairly good shape because you’re starting off at a good altitude of over 6000 feet and walking for a good hour all uphill over rocks. There are some places as you can see in the photos where the trail is very specific and narrow and other places where you could walk pretty much anywhere going up the hill or back down to the parking lot. I took several pictures and posted them here of the trail. We spent about three hours going up to the arch, hanging out for a while and then hiking down. If you do this hike in the middle of the day or when it was very hot it would be much more difficult however I think everyone would suggest that you do this hike first thing in the morning. As the maps and information state, there is no shade except early in the morning hours when you might be able to stand next to a bush or small tree. This trail is rated as a difficult hike however I don’t think it is particularly difficult unless you go mid day. People were just starting to leave when we got there because many people go at dawn or during predawn hours to see the sunrise. We got to the parking lot about 8:45 AM and the parking lot was already full. Although it wasn’t always easy we enjoyed this hike and are thankful we did it. We chose to return shortly after the sun set and the walk back is much easier since it’s almost entirely downhill. This made the weather much more comfortable. ![]() Many people stuck around the bowl area to see the sun set. Don’t expect to be the only one there as there was a constant line of people in front of the arch to have their pictures taken. It took us about 45 minutes to get there but seeing Delicate Arch was certainly worth it. There is no shade so it can certainly get hot. ![]() It is a long gradual uphill trek with a large portion taking place on rock. A good thing about the hike is that you can see most of the trail. On the way to the arch we walked over to view the petroglyphs which adds very little time to the hike. We arrived around 4:30 pm on a Sunday and there were still plenty of spots in the parking lot. ![]() Looking for new places to discover beautiful photo opportunities in southern Utah? This book will take you from Arches through Zion, showing you places to photograph and offering pictures of interesting camera angels.Our family chose to hike to Delicate Arch later in the day to capture good pictures of the setting sun on the parks iconic arch. Park here the trails to Wolfe Ranch and Delicate Arch are the same for a bit before splitting near the ranch. Drive 1.2 miles (1.9 km) to the Wolfe Ranch parking area. At 11.7 miles (18.8 km) from the beginning of the road, you will come to a road on your right this should be signed for Delicate Arch and Wolfe Ranch. If not, keep going straight past the visitor center and then up the hill. Go through the fee station, and stop at the visitor center if you desire. Turn left into the driveway for Arches National Park. ![]() If you’re coming from I-70, take Exit 182 (Crescent Junction) and drive almost 27 miles (44 km) on US-191S – you will see arches on your left ‘way out across the plain long before you come to this turn. After the bridge, drive 1.8 miles (2.9 km) and turn right into the driveway for Arches National Park. I guess a lot of people like to see Delicate Arch at sunset, too!įrom Moab, UT, drive on US-191N out of town and across the Colorado River. ![]()
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