Fiery Furnace
A maze of dense sandstone fins with no marked trails. Access requires a ranger-led tour or a permit.
The Fiery Furnace gets its name from the fins, which glow fiery red when the sun sets on them. There is no fixed route in this area. You must climb and cross between narrow rock crevices. It takes about 3 hours and suits people in good physical shape. You can book a ranger-led tour through the park's official website, though spots are limited and often sell out in advance. Alternatively, after watching a safety briefing, you can pick up a permit and explore on your own. You can also see the area from viewpoints without entering. Fiery Furnace is inside Arches National Park. During peak season, daytime entry requires advance timed-entry reservations; check the NPS website for details.
Opening hours
Guided tours at booked times; viewpoints open all day
Nearby sights
- Balanced Rock
- Double Arch
- Landscape Arch
- The Windows Section
- Delicate Arch
- Devils Garden Trail
- Park Avenue
- Colorado Riverway Scenic Byway (UT-128)