Delicate Arch
A freestanding stone arch about 16 meters tall, standing alone at the edge of a sandstone bowl. It appears on Utah license plates and glows orange-red at sunset.
From the Wolfe Ranch parking area, the round trip is about 4.8 km, with a climb of about 150 meters over mostly exposed bare rock. It takes 2 to 3 hours. Sunset draws the largest crowds, and you will need a headlamp to descend. If you don't want to hike, you can view the arch from the lower or upper viewpoints. The trail has no shade, so in summer bring at least 2 liters of water per person. The arch is in Arches National Park. During peak season, daytime entry requires advance timed reservations; check the NPS website for details.
Opening hours
All day (park open 24 hours)
Nearby sights
- Double Arch
- The Windows Section
- Fiery Furnace
- Balanced Rock
- Colorado Riverway Scenic Byway (UT-128)
- Landscape Arch
- Devils Garden Trail
- Castle Valley