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Delicate Arch

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Delicate Arch

Name: Delicate Arch
Rating: 2

Recommended by 21 hikers

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Arches National Park

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Location: Grand County, Utah, United States

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1. Delicate Arch Trailhead – Delicate Arch loop from Moab

20.6km

06:14

450m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Delicate Arch Trailhead – Delicate Arch Trail loop from Castle Valley

19.8km

06:00

430m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. North Window Arch – Double Arch loop from Castle Valley

26.6km

07:55

570m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Stephane

July 26, 2025

A rather difficult hike if you fear heights because the last part of the track, just before reaching the arch is a bit impressive. However the result is highly rewarding.

Phil

August 21, 2025

… the path to the arch is only for those with a head for heights …

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Sigrid

October 17, 2025

Delicate Arch is arguably the most famous and most photographed rock arch in Arches National Park near Moab, Utah, USA.
Appearance and size: It is a solitary and graceful sandstone arch. It is approximately 65 feet (almost 20 meters) high. It is considered particularly spectacular due to its shape and location.
Location: It is located in the eastern part of Arches National Park.
Significance: Delicate Arch is the symbol of the park and is also depicted on Utah state license plates.

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Elevation 1,450 m

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Location: Grand County, Utah, United States

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1. Delicate Arch Trailhead – Delicate Arch loop from Moab

2. Delicate Arch Trailhead – Delicate Arch Trail loop from Castle Valley

3. North Window Arch – Double Arch loop from Castle Valley

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