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Delicate Arch packing checklist

  • ActivityDay hike
  • ParkArches National Park, UT
  • NearestDevils Garden Campground, 5.8 mi

Arches' most famous hike: a climb over open slickrock to the free-standing arch, best at sunset.

Trip details

Distance
3 mi round trip
Elevation gain
480 ft
Terrain
Open slickrock, no shade
Best season
Spring and fall (our pick)

Source

"Our pick" seasons are our own call.

Packing list

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  2. Nalgene Tritan Wide Mouth 32 oz

    Nalgene Tritan Wide Mouth 32 oz

    $17.99 on Amazon

    There's no water and no shade on the trail.

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  3. Sunday Afternoons Adventure Hat (UPF 50+)

    Sunday Afternoons Adventure Hat (UPF 50+)

    $54.00 on Amazon

    The slickrock reflects heat and glare back at you.

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  4. Petzl Tikka Headlamp

    Petzl Tikka Headlamp

    $34.95 on Amazon

    You'll walk back down in the dark.

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  5. BUFF Original EcoStretch Neck Gaiter

    BUFF Original EcoStretch Neck Gaiter

    $23.00 on Amazon

    Spring wind blows sand around.

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Photos

USA Arches NP Delicate Arch(1)
Photo: Thomas Schoch · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Delicate arch viewpoint
Photo: Tadam · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Coordinates 38.7436°N 109.4993°W

Park Arches National Park, UT

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