Arches National Park – Delicate Arch - Member Hike
| Hike Name: | Arches National Park – Delicate Arch |
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| Country: | United States |
| State: | Utah |
| Nearby Town: | Moab |
| Rating: |  |
| Directions: | The Arches National Park Visitor Center is approximately five and half miles northwest of Moab on US-191 North. From the Visitor Center, head north on Arches Scenic Drive for approximately 11.5 miles and turn right onto Delicate Arch Road. Drive another 1.2 miles to the parking lot. |
| Total Hike Distance: | 3.00 miles |
| Hike Difficulty: | Easy to Moderate |
| Permit Required: | No |
| Hike Type: | In & Out, Backtrack Hike |
| Hike Starts/Ends: | Delicate Arch Parking Lot |
| Trails Used: | Delicate Arch |
| Backcountry Campsites: | No |
| Backcountry Water Sources: | None |
| Management: | National Park Service |
| Contact Information: | Arches National Park PO Box 907 Moab, Utah 84532-0907 Phone: (435) 719-2299 www.nps.gov/arch |
| Best Season: | Spring, Fall |
| Users: | Hikers |
| Road Conditions: | Primary Paved Roads |
| Hike Summary: | This is a moderate hike along a mostly slickrock trail. The elevation gain from the parking lot to Delicate Arch is approximately 480 feet and there is some exposure to heights for a short traverse along a relatively wide rock ledge. Along the trail near the parking lot there is a small cabin that was once inhabited by a father and son around the late 1800s and early 1900s. A short distance further from the parking lot are some petroglyphs dating back to around the 1700s. The petroglyphs are supposedly typical of Ute rock art. The Ute Indians moved to the area around 1300 and that is where Utah gets its name. |
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