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Activity Wolfe Ranch, Arches

Delicate Arch Trail

An activity in Wolfe Ranch, Arches, free to visit and worth about 2.5 hours. Best time to go: Sunset.

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Delicate Arch Trail in Wolfe Ranch, Arches
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Why go

Three-mile round trip over slickrock to Utah's most famous arch.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Arches, alongside 2 activities, 2 places to eat and 2 outdoor spots. The closest of our other picks is Fiery Furnace, 2.7 mi away as the crow flies.

Type
Activity · Adventure
Neighborhood
Wolfe Ranch
Price
Free
Time needed
2.5 hr
Best time
Sunset

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Arches, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Fiery Furnace

    Maze of sandstone fins explored on a ranger-led hike or with a self-guided permit.

    Activity · 2.7 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Windows Section

    North and South Windows and Turret Arch on short trails; Double Arch is next door.

    Outdoors · 2.9 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Balanced Rock

    A 128-ft rock pinnacle with a big boulder on top, with a short loop trail around it.

    Sight · 3.4 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Devils Garden Trail

    Trail to Landscape Arch, with an optional primitive loop past several more arches.

    Activity · 5.5 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Park Avenue Trail

    Short walk between tall fins that look like a city skyline.

    Outdoors · 8.8 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Arches Visitor Center

    Park entrance with exhibits and ranger trail updates.

    Sight · 9.9 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Delicate Arch Trail is a stop on our Utah Mighty Five route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Arches

Delicate Arch Trail is our only activity pick in Arches; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Arches guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Arches run from 42°F in December to 97°F in July; September is usually the wettest month. For Delicate Arch Trail itself, we suggest: Sunset.

Modelled monthly averages for Arches from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Arches weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Delicate Arch Trail, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Moab, UT 84532, USA
Coordinates
38.73643, -109.51972
Destination
Arches, Utah

Delicate Arch Trail: quick answers

How much time do you need at Delicate Arch Trail?

Plan on about 2.5 hours at Delicate Arch Trail. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Delicate Arch Trail?

Our pick: Sunset. Insider tip: Go for sunset; bring a headlamp for the walk down.

Is Delicate Arch Trail free?

Yes, we list Delicate Arch Trail as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Delicate Arch Trail?

Delicate Arch Trail is at Moab, UT 84532, USA, in Wolfe Ranch. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Delicate Arch Trail?

Delicate Arch Trail appears on Utah Mighty Five, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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