Delicate Arch Trailhead

"Kick off your visit to Arches National Park with a hike to iconic Delicate Arch! Sunrise here is worth the early wake up call. Plus, if you enter the park before 7 am, you don't need a timed-entry reservation. By hiking to Delicate Arch for sunrise, you can beat the crowds (a little bit) and avoid having to have a timed entry permit! If sunrise isn't an option for you, make your timed entry reservation here: https://www.nps.gov/arch/planyourvisit/timed-entry-reservation.htm https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/utah/delicate-arch-trail"

"Delicate Arch trail: 3.2 miles (moderate) While this is THE hike to do in the park, it is often underestimated by visitors. I have seen people in flip flops, jeans, and little preparation. Delicate Arch makes you work to see her, with some nice elevation gain and some rocky climbs. This hike is popular (especially for sunset), but I went for sunrise and shared a spectacular morning with only a few other visitors."

"I recommend doing this trail bright and early OR for the sunset! Both work! But this system works best to avoid the crowds and to find parking!"