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PARKS
Arches National Park
Difficult Day Hikes
Delicate Arch
Starting Point: Wolfe Ranch parking area Length: 3 miles (4.8 km) round trip Time: 2 to 3 hours Elevation change: 480 feet (146 meters) Take at least 1 quart (1 liter) of water per person! There is no shade. Open slickrock with some exposure to heights. The first half-mile is a wide, well-defined trail. Upon reaching the slickrock, follow the rock cairns. The trail climbs gradually and levels out toward the top of this rock face. Just before you get to Delicate Arch, the trail goes along a rock ledge for about 200 yards.
Fiery Furnace (Fee Area)
The Fiery Furnace is a labyrinth of narrow sandstone canyons and fins. Visitors who want to explore the Fiery Furnace must obtain a hiking permit at the visitor center (fee charged), or sign up for a
ranger-guided hike.
Double O Arch
Starting Point: Devils Garden Trailhead parking area Length: 4 miles (6.4 km) round trip Time: 2 to 3 hours Beyond Landscape Arch, the trail becomes more challenging as it climbs over sandstone slabs; footing is
rocky; there are narrow ledges with exposure to heights. Spur trails lead to Partition and Navajo Arches. Dark Angel is one-half mile (0.8 km) farther. Trail guide available at trailhead.
Devils Garden Primitive Loop
Starting Point: Devils Garden Trailhead parking area Length: 7.2 miles (11.5 km) round trip, including all spur trails to points of interest Time: 3 to 5 hours Longest of the maintained trails in the park, the Devils Garden Trail leads to eight awe-inspiring arches. Expect narrow ledges with rocky surface hiking and scrambling on slickrock. Not recommended when rock is wet or snowy. Trail guide available at trailhead.
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