Delicate Arch Viewpoint
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Route Description for Delicate Arch Viewpoint
The Delicate Arch Viewpoint Trail is a great hike for the whole family. This trail does get hot in the desert sun so, as with any hike in Arches, be sure to bring lots of water for everyone in your group. The Viewpoint trail is a fantastic alternative to the more popular Delicate Arch Trail and rewards hikers with beautiful views of this iconic sandstone formation.
From the trailhead, follow the well-defined path northeast past the info-boards. The trail goes on for a short 0.5 km to the overlook.
At the viewpoint, admire Delicate Arch to the north and take a moment to rest. When you are ready to go home (or on to the next adventure), just turn around and follow your footsteps back to the parking lot.
Getting to the Delicate Arch Viewpoint Trailhead
From the Visitor Center off of highway 191, follow Main Park Road for 12.3mi as it snakes northward. Take a right onto Delicate Arch Road and continue past the first parking area (this is the Delicate Arch access trail trailhead) to the second parking area on the left—this is the Delicate Arch Viewpoint Trailhead.Route Information
Backcountry Campground:
No
When to do:
Year-Round
Pets allowed:
No
Family friendly:
Yes
Route Signage:
Average
Crowd Levels:
Moderate
Route Type:
Out and back
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