U.S. Federal Shutdown Information

U.S. Federal Shutdown Information

At this time, Arches, Canyonlands, and Utah’s national parks and federal lands remain accessible, though services are limited. Learn more.

» Arches timed entry reservations are not in effect. The Arches visitor center is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Canyonlands visitor centers at Island in the Sky and the Needles are open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
» Entrance fees are not being collected. Campground and permit fees remain in effect.
» Visitor centers at Natural Bridges and Hovenweep are closed. Visitors needing backcountry permits should visit recreation.gov.
» Ranger-led programs are not being offered at this time.
» Roads, trails, campgrounds, trash collection, toilets, and emergency response remain open.

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Delicate Arch

Delicate arch
Difficulty
Difficult
Distance
3 ml
Duration
3 hr
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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. Elevation change: 480 feet (146 meters)