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 Arch
Utah's license-plate icon — 65-ft freestanding arch on a slickrock bowl.
Devils Garden
Highest concentration of arches in the park along a single loop.
Fiery Furnace
Maze of fins and slot passages accessible only with a ranger or permit.

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