Where to go in arches for sunrise?


Where to go in arches for sunrise?

List of the Best Sunrise & Sunset Spots in Arches National Park + Map
  • Courthouse Towers & Park Avenue (Sunrise)
  • Delicate Arch (Sunrise)
  • Turret Arch (Sunset)
  • The Windows (Sunrise)
  • Balanced Rock (Sunrise)
  • Fiery Furnace (Sunset)
  • Panorama Point (Sunrise)
  • Double Arch (Sunrise)


How can I watch the sunrise in Arches National Park?

One of the most popular places to watch the sunrise in Arches National Park is Balanced Rock. This iconic rock formation is located closer to the park entrance than some other locations on this list, making it easily accessible for early risers.


Can you just drive through Arches?

driving yourself. You can drive yourself into Arches National Park, but be aware of the timed entry reservations system that can require months of pre-planning.


Where is the best place to see the sunrise in Arches National Park?

List of the Best Sunrise & Sunset Spots in Arches National Park + Map
  • Courthouse Towers & Park Avenue (Sunrise)
  • Delicate Arch (Sunrise)
  • Turret Arch (Sunset)
  • The Windows (Sunrise)
  • Balanced Rock (Sunrise)
  • Fiery Furnace (Sunset)
  • Panorama Point (Sunrise)
  • Double Arch (Sunrise)


How long does it take to hike to Delicate Arch for sunrise?

It will take most people 2 to 3 hours to hike to and back from Delicate Arch, but only you will know your pace. Also, plan for at least a 30-minute drive from Moab to the trailhead. Pack appropriately– If you are going to be hiking for sunrise, be sure to bring a headlamp and batteries.


Where is the best arch to see the sunset in Arches National Park?

Delicate Arch The overwhelming favorite spot for sunset in Arches National Park is Delicate Arch. It's one of the most photographed spots in the entire National Park Service and the spotlight of almost all the tourism advertising in Utah.


Where is the best place to see the sunrise in Moab?

Turret Arch is one of the best sunrise spots in Arches National Park to capture the red-orange glow on the North Window and Turret Arch. To access this spot to see the arch through the window takes a bit of scrambling up a rock wall to a small ledge.


What is the most beautiful arch in Arches National Park?

Without a doubt, Delicate Arch is the most famous natural stone arch in the world. Referred to as The Arch by many arriving visitors for whom it is No. 1 on their must-see lists, Delicate has an allure that is hard to explain but impossible to deny. The light opening beneath Delicate Arch is 46 feet (14 m) high.


What is the most photographed arch in arches?

Delicate Arch The most famous arch in the park and quite possibly the world. This is on the Utah license plate, and people come from all over the world just to see and photograph this arch. Pro Tip: Best times to photograph the Delicate Arch are sunrise (least crowded) and sunset (most crowded).


What is the best time of day to go to Arches?

To beat the crowds, try entering the park early in the morning or late in the afternoon. Temperatures are cooler and the light is better for photography.


Is sunrise or sunset better at Delicate Arch?

The best time to photograph the arch is at sunset. At the end of the day, the warm light from the setting sun illuminates Delicate Arch, casting it in a warm glow. This makes the arch look fiery red during sunset. Sunset is a popular time to visit Delicate Arch so it can be crowded, especially during the summer months.


Is the Mesa Arch sunrise worth it?

The best time of day to visit Mesa Arch is at sunrise! The sunrise causes Mesa Arch to catch fire (not literally, but it looks like it!). Mesa Arch's underside turns bright orange, like hot coals in a fire. This phenomenon alone is enough to make a sunrise trip to Mesa Arch worth it.


Can you see Delicate Arch without hiking?

For those who aren't up for the hike, there are two other viewing options: The Lower Delicate Arch Viewpoint just down the road only requires a 100-yard walk over flat ground to get a fine look at the arch from a mile away.


Can I get into Arches without a timed entry?

Visitors may enter the park before 7 am and after 4 pm without a timed entry ticket.