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The 8 Best Things to do for Honeymoon in Arches National Park, Arches National Park
One of the smallest parks, Arches is dominated by strange and beautiful sandstone arches which are illuminated at sunset.
1. Delicate Arch
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5.0 based on 1,859 reviews
A world-famous natural sandstone arch.
Reviewed By 355margotm
We hiked to Delicate Arch in November, starting early-ish in the morning of a sunny (but cool) day. The walk has a bit of everything - colonial history (a historic shack), pre-history (petroglyphs), slick-rock, clambering, ledges and - when you get around the final corner, the amazing Delicate Arch! It stands off to the side of a natural amphitheatre, and we couldn't imagine how it came to be formed. Amazing and beautiful.
2. Fiery Furnace
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5.0 based on 469 reviews
Excellent hike, especially with a guide, and a wonderful opportunity for sunset photos.
Reviewed By Jane_A60 - Socorro, United States
First make sure you sign up for this hike as early as you can at the Visitor's Center. It takes a couple of days to get into the ranger led hike. $16 for adults, and senior pass holders and children $8. You can also get a self guided permit. I hike a lot and we had hiked a lot in Arches and Canyonlands and thought I was prepared for this hike. I went with my husband and if it hadn't been for his helping hand I'm not sure I could have managed some of the rock climbs. The good part is all of us taking part in this ranger guided tour in Fiery Furnace helped each other get through the difficult parts. There was a total of 14 people in our group including a family with two younger children, maybe 7 and 9. We were slowed down a bit by two people who probably shouldn't have taken this trail but it didn't take away from the experience and the guide told us we still were able to do 80% of the regular tour. He said that finishing only a partial tour was not that unusual depending on the group and how easily they can rock climb and hike through the trail. Just know that there was a lot more rock climbing than I anticipated. Travis was our guide and he was fantastic showing us the foot holds to navigate the rocks. I am glad I did this hike and in no way am discouraging anyone from taking this hike, just know going in how much rock scrambling that there will be. I consider this hike requiring a little bit of canyoneering as a moderate strenuous hike.
3. Double Arch
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5.0 based on 631 reviews
Arch which requires a 4.2-mile hike through challenging terrain.
Reviewed By BruinDan - Fullerton, United States
This short (0.5 mi/0.8 km) out-and-back trail features one of the most impressive formations in Arches National Park, the famous “Double Arch.” To reach the trailhead, take the Windows Road off the main Arches Scenic Drive (the turnoff is near Balanced Rock) to the end of the road, which takes you directly into the parking area for the Windows Loop Trail. You can either park there or continue a little further to the parking area right in front of the Double Arch trailhead. A flat, sandy trail leads to the base of this stunning twin arch formation. NOTE that because the trail is so easy and the view so excellent, the trail (and the parking area) can become quite crowed. There are vault toilets up the stairs from the trailhead adjacent to the parking lot for the Windows Loop Trail. Also NOTE that early morning is considered the best time to photograph the Double Arch. It’s one of the highlights in Arches National Park and should not be missed.
4. Sand Dune Arch
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4.5 based on 271 reviews
Arch formation at the end of an easy hiking trail.
Reviewed By LSUTraveller - Denham Springs, United States
It's an easy hike from the parking lot - note, that in the winter some of the route may be snow impacted and incredibly slick. The arch is located just beyond the slot canyon narrows.
5. Landscape Arch
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4.5 based on 556 reviews
Arch formation called "incredible" by many visitors.
Reviewed By ekelleman88 - Hammond, United States
This is my 2nd favorite site in Arches after Delicate Arch. It is so cool to see this long, narrow arch that is longer than a football field. And it's an easy hike that is not far from the Devils Garden trailhead.
6. Skyline Arch
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4.5 based on 139 reviews
Arch often visited at sunset because of the beautiful views.
Reviewed By CATTSAR - Provincetown, United States
I liked this arch in spite of not being able to get right up to it. The hike out is short, perhaps 10 minutes or so. From the base you look up and the arch is such that it looks as though it was cut out of a large block of rock. Another impressive feature is the smooth surface of the arch appearing almost two dimensional. All the arches are made that much more stunning when viewed against a sapphire blue sky.
7. Windows
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4.5 based on 513 reviews
Section of Arches National Park that is home to juniper forest, collections of eroded sandstone formations and famous arches.
Reviewed By TravelingSoccerLoon - Saint Paul, United States
Arrived in the early morning 30 minutes after sunrise to avoid the crowds that build here throughout the day given the easy accessibility with a short easy walk from the parking lot. Sun was still low in the sky making for cool views of North Window. What really made the experience was walking the primitive trail from just beyond South Window which loops around the back side of the arches providing outstanding views of both North And South Window especially in the early morning light and explaining why The Spectacles are a good nickname. The primitive trail was a bit difficult to find but once on it, I could easily follow the rock cairns. I was the only one walking the trail on an early Monday morning in late August. Made the whole experience pretty special.
8. Courthouse Towers
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4.5 based on 67 reviews
Reviewed By MayfieldParrish - Denver, United States
I did not really understand the Courthouse name but I did find the formations incredible. This is one of the only areas that you do not need to do much walking to get great pictures. They have a small parking lot and some restrooms as well. The massive formations make you feel like an ant!
