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# Delicate Arch packing checklist

*   Activity**Day hike**
*   Park**Arches National Park, UT**
*   Nearest**Devils 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

*   [NPS: Delicate Arch](https://www.nps.gov/arch/planyourvisit/delicate-arch.htm)

"Our pick" seasons are our own call.

## Packing list

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1.  **Timed-entry reservation (seasonal)**Check whether you need a timed-entry ticket for your dates.Need itHave it

    No product pick yet. Bring your own or check with the park.

2.  **Water, at least 1 liter**There's no water and no shade on the trail.Need itHave it

    ![Nalgene Tritan Wide Mouth 32 oz](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71x9VbJrhvL._AC_SL1000_.jpg)

    Nalgene Tritan Wide Mouth 32 oz

    $17.99 on Amazon

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

    [Buy on Amazon (opens in new tab)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001N7V1QG/ref=nosim?tag=giftsthatland-20)

3.  **Sun hat**The slickrock reflects heat and glare back at you.Need itHave it

    ![Sunday Afternoons Adventure Hat (UPF 50+)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71nSwoKNMCL._AC_SL1000_.jpg)

    Sunday Afternoons Adventure Hat (UPF 50+)

    $54.00 on Amazon

    The slickrock reflects heat and glare back at you.

    [Buy on Amazon (opens in new tab)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CVYH5FFT/ref=nosim?tag=giftsthatland-20)

4.  **Headlamp for the sunset return**You'll walk back down in the dark.Need itHave it

    ![Petzl Tikka Headlamp](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71sDmxdaMIL._AC_SL1000_.jpg)

    Petzl Tikka Headlamp

    $34.95 on Amazon

    You'll walk back down in the dark.

    [Buy on Amazon (opens in new tab)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FDLSGR92/ref=nosim?tag=giftsthatland-20)

5.  **Neck gaiter**Spring wind blows sand around.Need itHave it

    ![BUFF Original EcoStretch Neck Gaiter](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91UHGB8ErwL._AC_SL1000_.jpg)

    BUFF Original EcoStretch Neck Gaiter

    $23.00 on Amazon

    Spring wind blows sand around.

    [Buy on Amazon (opens in new tab)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09QXCBLGP/ref=nosim?tag=giftsthatland-20)

Prices and stock checked on Amazon on Oct 12, 2026, and may have changed.

## Photos

![USA Arches NP Delicate Arch(1)](/photos/delicate-arch-1.webp)

Photo: [Thomas Schoch](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:USA_Arches_NP_Delicate_Arch\(1\).jpg) · [CC BY-SA 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0) · Wikimedia Commons

![Delicate arch viewpoint](/photos/delicate-arch-2.webp)

Photo: [Tadam](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Delicate_arch_viewpoint.jpg) · [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0) · Wikimedia Commons

Coordinates **38.7436°N 109.4993°W**

Park **Arches National Park, UT**

Time now **UTC --:--:--**

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