Arches NP: Delicate Arch visit 1

Once we exited fiery furnace, we made a last second decision to do the Delicate Arch trail to avoid the typical crowds. At 3.3 miles long with 633 ft of elevation gain, the trail isn’t super intense for us but can trick unsuspecting visitors into dangerous situations. It has some steep sections on exposed rock, a wide cliff ledge to navigate, and very little shade in a hot environment. It’s one of the most popular sites in the entire state, as the free standing arch is featured on the state license plate and millions of photos. We climbed the trail and were able to enjoy the arch with only a few other people, and for a few seconds had it all to ourselves.

The rest of the day was enjoyed with time with the pups and a nice dinner with the best sunset view.Read more