Welcome to the Exquisite Features of Arches NP!
The Arches and Their Trails
The best part of Arches National Park, for many people, is that you can
get up close and personal to the bizarre rock formations. Whether they be
arches, windows, petrified dunes, a natural maze (you can actually walk
through it!), or balanced rocks, they are all within a short walking
distance. Below are some of the most spectacular arches and the trails
needed to approach them (varying in difficulty).
Distances are for a round trip!
- Sand Dune Arch (0.3 mi/0.5 km)- An easy trail off the main
road that's great for kids of all ages!
- Doube Arch (0.8 mi/1.2 km)- Another trail through some sand
that leads to the spectaular Double Arch.
- Windows Loop (1.0 mi/1.6 km)- An easy walk to the North and
South Windows and the Turret Arch. For a complete view, the loop is a
little more strenuous.
- Delicate Arch (3.0 mi/4.8 km)- This trail is a bit tougher
than the last three. There is an elevation gain of 480 feet/146 meters,
which means bring lots of water! The park recommends at least one quart
of water per person, considering there is no shade and open slickrock.
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The Fiery Furnace
The last thing you probably want to do right now, sitting in your chair
at home, work, or school, is walk through a fiery furnace, right? Well,
this Fiery Furnace is a natural maze of rock that you can walk through!
Just like lab rats in a mad scientist's laboratory, a naturlist or ranger
will guide you and whoever else you bring along into the maze. For those
older, less agile adults, they can watch above as their children
explore the crooks and niches of the maze. It's called the fiery furnace
because at certain times during the summer months it can feel as hot as a
furnace. If you want to visit the Fiery Furnace, you'll have to check in
with the Arches NP staff and see when tours are available.
Contact Arches National Park for more information at:
Superintendent
Arches National Park
PO Box 907
Moab, UT 84532
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