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As with traveling to any National Park, it is important to Leave No Trace.

Plus, a few photos at golden hour never hurt anybody! It can reach upwards of 100 degrees in the peak summer months.

If traveling to the park in the summer, plan to hike early in the morning or at sunset to avoid the heat.

Sunscreen and hats are a must! Sunshine is abundant here and there is barely any shade, so don’t skimp on the sunscreen.

There are a couple water refill stations available (one at the visitor center and Devils Garden trailhead) but that’s it…so be sure to prepare when venturing away from those areas. I recommend bringing around a gallon per person per day with you. Arches National Park is a desert climate with very little shade, so you will need lots of water during your visit.

Bring tons of water! I can’t emphasize this enough.

If you don’t, you might run into restricted access until congestion tapers off. Planning ahead can really help to cut back on annoying delays.įor example, since most trailhead parking lots fill up before 9 AM, it’s best to try to get there as early as possible to beat the crowds.

If you choose to visit from October to March you won’t need to reserve a timed-entry ticket, however know that it is more of a free-for-all, and you may encounter long wait times and packed parking lots. Accessing the Park Between October and March What does this mean for you? Well, unlike in past years you may want to plan your trip a bit further in advance to ensure you can secure a ticket on your desired dates as spots are limited. You will still need to either pay an entrance fee or purchase a parks pass. This does not apply to those that already have camping, backcountry or special use permits.Īfter registering for an account and plugging in all of your info, simply choose your desired date and times for entry.

To access the park, you’ll have to reserve a timed-entry ticketif you plan on visiting between April 3rd and October 3rd. Accessing the Park Between April and October In order to better manage the intense traffic during the busy season, they’ve implemented a timed entry system that should hopefully improve visitor experiences. Heads up! Arches recently announced some big changes in how you will need to access the park in 2022. I hope this post inspires you to grab your hiking shoes, a camera and get out there to start exploring this geologic wonder of Utah asap. In this post, I’m highlighting the best hikes Arches National Park has to offer, along with what to expect from each. Thankfully, all it takes is a little research and planning. That being said, it can be a bit confusing trying to pick and choose what to see and where to go since there are so many similarities in geology you’ll witness on each hike. In 2021 I visited for a second time to take on even more of the best hikes in Arches National Park and I was only further blown away by the amazing formations, colors, and sheer size of the epic arches that are the park’s namesake. From painted canyons to stunning red rock cliffs, Arches National Park is a MUST, and definitely one of the most awe-inspiring parks in the US in my opinion. There are new surprises around every corner and although the hikes are relatively short, each one has its own special flair. Across just 76,518 acres, the park is home to over 2,000 natural arches, making it the largest concentration of stone arches in the world! The size of Arches National Park might pale in comparison to some of its neighbors in Utah, but she still packs a punch. It’s hard to believe how much there is to see here within just a relatively compact area (at least in compared to other National Parks in the US)!

Nestled among the expansive and wild landscapes of southern Utah lies the small but mighty Arches National Park.