Park №03SouthwestEst. 1971
Arches
Utah·76,680 acres·Spring & fall
“Over 2,000 sandstone arches glow rust-red against a desert sky.”
Best season
Spring & fall
Trip length
1–2 days
Acres
76,680
Region
Southwest
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Highlights
- Delicate ArchUtah's license-plate icon — 65-ft freestanding arch on a slickrock bowl.
- Devils GardenHighest concentration of arches in the park along a single loop.
- Fiery FurnaceMaze of fins and slot passages accessible only with a ranger or permit.
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