Arches National Park

Place: Arches National Park

Location:

Just outside of Moab Highway 191 North

from Salt Lake City about  230 miles - about 4 hours

What to do: Hiking, Photography, People watching, Relaxing, Wildlife,

Time of Year: all year although it gets hot in the summer so hiking is better in the early hours

Fees: National Park fee (we’ve found a year pass is a good investment if you like hiking and camping)

Camping: yes – in the Park and in surrounding areas are great. Reservations recommended.

Most popular hikes:

Delicate Arch – medium level hike. Bring water, maybe snacks and sunscreen or a hat, but pretty much everyone can, and does, do it.

Great Photo Op!

Devils Garden Loop – has an easy and a longer loop. Take water and snacks and sunscreen or a hat.

My favorites:

 Fiery Furnace – not for the faint of heart – you need to register and take a mini “class” in order to get a permit to go in.  It is amazing, but it is like a maze, you may wander around so pay attention to where you are going, and going to come out.

Devils Garden: Filled with many beautiful arches and you can make the hike as long or short as you want.  Lots of side trails that you can see. Would be amazing to view some of the arches at sunrise!

Devils Garden:           http://climb-utah.com/Moab/devil.htm

Best Arches Hikes:      http://www.everytrail.com/best/hiking-arches-national-park

Caveats: It’s a desert so it can be really cold and really hot. Sometimes its windy, which means your eyes and food will be full of sand. Also, the sun is intense, cover up and bring sunscreen! Stay on the trails, its easy to get lost!