Arches National Park Sights Guide
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Arches National Park Sights To See
There are a number of things to do while enjoying Arches National park. These activities include but are not limited to biking, camping, canoeing, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, photography and wildlife watching.
For a detailed list of arches, balance rocks and other scenic rock formations with their location and trails and biking, see the Hiking Page.
Join a National Park Service ranger to explore Arches's natural and cultural history. Join a ranger on a hike or walk and learn about the forces that once shaped this landscape - and continue to do so. These are just some of the ways to discover the diversity of the scenic, natural and historic wonders that comprise Arches National Park.
Located near park entrance, the visitor center houses a museum and exhibits. A short orientation program is shown in the auditorium on the hour and half hour. Information is available and books and maps are sold by the Canyonlands Natural History Association, in the visitor center.
The 48 mile round trip paved road in the park travels through spectacular scenery and leads to major park features. Hiking trails of varying length and difficulty lead to and through arches and into the heart of the park.
Regularly scheduled walks, guided hikes and evening campfire programs by rangers, mid-March through October. Check bulletin boards in the park for details. Reservations must be made for the popular Fiery Furnace guided hike in person at the Arches Visitor Center, up to 48 hours in advance. Also, check at the visitor center for information on the Junior Ranger program for children ages six through eleven. Join a ranger March through October at a talk, walk, hike or campfire program.
The basic road tour with stops at overlooks requires several hours to a half day. Allow more time if you plan to hike or otherwise experience the park.
Scenic Drive
The road system in Arches passes many outstanding natural features. As Arches' popularity has increased, people have begun to park in areas that damage plants and sometimes endanger other visitors. Please park in established lots only. Generally, parking spaces are easier to find before 9:00 am and after 7:00 pm.
If your time at Arches will be limited, try one of the following itineraries:
If you have 1.5 hours:
Drive to the Windows Section and see some of the park's largest arches. (Add .5 hour to stroll beneath either North Window or Double Arch.).
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Drive to the Delicate Arch Viewpoint and see the world's most famous arch, a mile distant. Stop at Wolfe Ranch on your way back and imagine what it would have been like to homestead this relatively barren area in the late 1800s.
If you have 3 hours - Do both of the above!
If you have 4.5 hours - Drive all of the paved park roads, spending ten minutes at each viewpoint, and be sure to visit the Windows Section, Wolfe Ranch and the Delicate Arch Viewpoint.
Annual Easter Sunrise Service in the park. Check bulletin boards for other special events or programs during your visit.
Nearby public lands provide a wealth of outdoor recreational opportunities. Canyonlands National Park, Dead Horse Point State Park, Slickrock Bike Trail, and the Manti-LaSal National Forest are all within 50 miles of Arches National Park.
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