Best of Arches National Park
Compact enough to see in a weekend, and best at the two ends of the day when the rock turns colour.
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Desert temperatures that make midday walking possible and low light that suits the rock. Midsummer is dangerously hot on exposed slickrock.
Day 1·Sunset at the Windows
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Arches Visitor Center
Get your bearings, fill your water bottles, and check for any alerts.
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Balanced Rock
A quick stop to marvel at this improbable sandstone formation, especially beautiful in the late afternoon light.
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The Windows Section
Home to Turret Arch, Double Arch, and the North and South Window arches, offering incredible sunset views.
Day 2·Sunrise to Sunset at Delicate Arch
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Delicate Arch Viewpoint Trail
Worth the early start to see the iconic arch bathed in the soft glow of sunrise.
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Delicate Arch
The quintessential Arches experience, best appreciated with the changing light from dawn to dusk.
Day 3·Devils Garden and Fiery Furnace
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Devils Garden Trailhead
Explore a landscape filled with arches and fins, including Landscape Arch.
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Landscape Arch
Witness one of the longest natural arches in the world.
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Fiery Furnace
Explore a labyrinth of narrow sandstone canyons; check for permit requirements in advance.
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