Arches National Park in Moab Utah is a red rock wonderland. Filled with over 2000 natural stone arches, you will need to plan out your day or days here to see all of the 120 square miles of this beautiful area.
My advice: Start by coming early. The park officially opens at 9 but you can come anytime. I prefer sunrise because the photos are spectacular and the crowds are low. Simply stop in at the visitors center anytime to pay the $30 entrance fee.
If your not an early riser then wait until after the 9am crowd and stay until sunset. March through October is the busy season at arches, so expect large crowds throughout most of the day.
Make sure to stop by the visitors center. The rangers are there to help you navigate the park. Take advantage of their knowledge and free maps.
The top spots to see are:
Park Avenue Court House Towers
Balanced Rock
The Windows Section – this includes some of the largest arches in the park
Delicate Arch
Devils Garden
This is a lot to see in a day. Take your time and really enjoy the park.
Bring your bike, bring your dog, bring comfortable walking and/or hiking shoes and bring lots of water. This is the desert after all and dehydration is no fun.
Arches parks is camper/RV friendly, but spots fill up quick. so book on advance.
questions? contact the park directly
PO Box 907
Moab UT 84532
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