From the main road, drive about 12 miles and then follow the signs for Delicate Arch.įrom here you have two options: park at the Wolfe Ranch parking lot to take the up-close-and-personal trail (the one we did), or drive a little farther to take a shorter hike to the Upper and Lower Delicate Arch viewpoints. Getting to the Delicate Arch hike trail is easy from the entrance of Arches National Park. WHAT DOES THE DELICATE ARCH TRAIL LOOK LIKE? As you can see, there is still not very many cars parked in the morning!) (This picture was after our Delicate Arch sunrise hike. Read More: How To Wake Up For Sunrise (For Those Who Hate Mornings) If you arrive before 7:00 am, you will be able to grab any spot you wish at the Wolfe Ranch parking lot (we were one of maybe 2 cars at 6 am). The trailhead parking lot fills up fast and it can be difficult to find a spot. **Being one of the most famous geological structures in the world, this spot is one of the most popular locations in the park to visit. This means crowds are much higher later in the day, so early birds will have a higher chance of a peaceful hike and a viewing of the arch with only a handful of people. **This is a really famous spot to photograph sunsets. You don’t have to deal with any of that during the dark of the morning! When hiking before sunrise, you don’t have the problem of heat exhaustion, risk of sunburn or dehydration. **A lot of information about the Delicate Arch hike warns about the fully-exposed sun you will experience on the trail. So why did we want to see it in the morning when the light is “not so ideal”? Here are a few reasons: The sun is in the perfect position for it. Most of the pictures we see from Delicate Arch are from sunset, and for good reason. WHY TAKE A DELICATE ARCH HIKE AT SUNRISE? In this post, we’re sharing our experience with the Delicate Arch hike during sunrise, and why we think the morning is a great time (if not the best!) to experience this place! The Delicate Arch Hike During Sunrise (Beat The Crowds!) We learned that it’s a very popular hike to take during sunset, so we decided to do just the opposite and see it in the morning! When Berty and I were planning our trip to Utah, we knew we had to stop in the park and check it out. It has also become an icon of Utah National Parks as well as a globally recognized and world-famous geological feature. The Delicate Arch is the largest free-standing arch in Arches National Park (46 feet high and 32 feet wide). Post Summary: What to expect when hiking the Delicate Arch hike during surprise.
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