Delicate Arch is a 52-foot-tall freestanding natural arch located in Arches National Park, near Moab in Grand County, Utah, United States. The arch is …
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Feb 16, 2025
This is the icon of the SW and breathtaking in person. Hike is always more difficult than I think; it is steep. One of my favorite hikes of all time.Full review by BoardingPass766671
Sep 16, 2024
This place itself is what defines Arches on a lot of pictures or promotion material. The arch itself is much bigger in reality than what it might look like on those pictures. To see it in person, you…Full review by Jana K
Aug 24, 2024
Weather permitting, I would recommend that you never pass up the opportunity to view a sunset at Delicate Arch. For many people this is one of those once in a lifetime experience.Full review by homebrewer99
Looking to drive West in a couple of weeks but concerned with the wildfires and smoke traveling East. Anyone been to The Mighty Five just this past week? Is it hazy? Smokey? Poor air quality? I know there was a Fire Weather Watch and now a Red Flag Warning for SW Utah. Would appreciate any insight as we’re all the way over in Chicago. TIA!
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We were there this past week & skies were a beautiful blue, with no haze or smoke. Air quality was great, and we couldn't have asked for better weather!
Would this hike be do-able for the average 4-year old?
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The hike is rated difficult by the authorities. With that in mind I found it OK, in cool weather conditions. I am a fit adult. The average 4 year old would not be safe and would not enjoy …
The hike is rated difficult by the authorities. With that in mind I found it OK, in cool weather conditions. I am a fit adult. The average 4 year old would not be safe and would not enjoy it. So I would not recommend hiking with a 4 year old.
My plan was to see and get pictures at the Delicate Arch but I am unsure as how to get there. I am also a solo traveler with no car? Is it still possible?
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You can hire an outfitter in Moab to drop you and pick you back up at a certain time. If you want to spend some time at Delicate Arch, you can make an arrangement where the outfitter …
You can hire an outfitter in Moab to drop you and pick you back up at a certain time. If you want to spend some time at Delicate Arch, you can make an arrangement where the outfitter picks you up after 4 hours. Telephone network can be a real problem in these areas so stick to the time.
How scary is the "ledge" you have to walk getting Delicate Arch? I see many people comment that kids and anyone can do it, but even the pictures make me queezy. It looks decently wide for unless there is a lot of people. Is it very long?
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Thanks for all the replies! We went and I made it but I almost turned back. It was more nerve wracking than I expected but I made it. My husband and 12yr old didn't have any issues …
Thanks for all the replies! We went and I made it but I almost turned back. It was more nerve wracking than I expected but I made it. My husband and 12yr old didn't have any issues but my 9yr old and I were real nervous.
Planning a sunset hike in August...does the parking lot fill up? How early would we need to get there if so?
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The parking lot fills pretty early. I would try to arrive no later than 2-2.5 hrs before sunset to ensure you get a spot. You will not be alone up near the arch. It's amazing how crowded it gets …
The parking lot fills pretty early. I would try to arrive no later than 2-2.5 hrs before sunset to ensure you get a spot. You will not be alone up near the arch. It's amazing how crowded it gets up there.
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