delicate arch

我们来的时候到处公园都是积雪 景色十分漂亮。记得带足了水 防止脱水。如果在冬天 也就是淡季 trail没什么人的话 沿着有叠起的石头 （也就是记号）向前走。冬天有学的话建议在visitor center购买 spike 穿在鞋子上

到拱门国家公园就是为了看一眼犹他州的标志：精致拱门(Delicate Arch)，一座高17米的砂岩拱门。赶在日落前走完2.4公里步道、山路和一个大斜坡，到陡壁边一转弯，精致拱门赫然出现。很多人排排坐静待日落，要命 的是还得徒步2.4公里回去，这一天徒步了近12公里，算是最耗体力的一天 看到星星点点的爬坡的人了吗？都是赶在日落前去看精致拱门的 这座石头背面就是了，胜利在望！眺望 转过山头将豁然开朗这个就是犹他州的标志：精致拱门(Delicate Arch)

我们去的时候是冬天 所以人很少 才得以体验独享精致拱的机会 第一天我们只去viewpiont远观日落 第二天走步道到拱门下 值得一提的是 到拱门下面的步道很好走 即使使冬季 稍微有点积雪的情况下 大家一定不要放弃到拱门下的机会 我们在那里呆了半个多小时 除了一位等待日落的摄影师 ，没有别人 拍了好多在拱门下的照片 ，留下在北美美好的回忆

This arch is almost surreal in its isolation. Delicate Arch sets alone on a slick rock hillside and seems so out of place. There are three different ways to view the arch. A 1.5 mile (3 mile round trip) hike out to the arch itself, a .5 mile (1 mile round trip) hike to an observation point, or a short walk to a more distant observation point. Both hikes are all uphill and quite steep.

You are probably looking at this listing because you know exactly what Delicate Arch is - it's one of the most famous land formations in Utah, and it adorns our license plates. Hopefully, you already realize that this is not a super easy jaunt, since you're taking the time to do some research. Be prepared for hiking along thin trailways with steep dropoffs, and for some dropoffs up at the top where the Arch actually is. This is something I feel nobody adequately prepares people for, and as someone who is not in love with heights, I feel like everyone should know about it!Take plenty of water - the hike is a 1.5 mile roundtrip, but you will be doing a good bit of work for that 1.5 mile and you will be in full sun 90% of the time.Be prepared for enormous crowds. Your best bet is to get to the trailhead close to dawn, which means leaving town really early, because it's a bit of a drive. The first time I hiked this trail, I was there at 5am and my friend and I were the only people there. The second time, we arrived around 8am, and there were perhaps 10-15 people there, but even as we descended around 9, the parking lot was full and there were droves of people passing us on their way up. If you are looking for solitude, this is not your hike.But if you want to see that one Arch that Utah puts on their signage all the time, well, this is it.

Every area of this National Park is a real treat. You just never know what the next hike or viewpoint in is going to bring.

This is a short hike and an icon for Utah. If you are anywhere near you have to take this little hike and see something that is so amazing and so beautiful with your own eyes.

We were not certain why this arch is the most popular in the park. Yes, it does appear to have great sunrise photo opportunity, and it is thinner and different from those in the Windows section, but overall we were not that impressed. We preferred the most interesting Turret Arch and surrounding rock formations in the Windows section. Perhaps if you could experience Delicate Arch without the crowds the experience would be more enjoyable.

This is a hike that will get your help your cardiovascular system. So take plent of water and wear excellent hiking shoes. You will be walking up and down some pretty rough terrain. So be prepared. The effort is well worth it. To see Delicate Arch up close and personal is not something you will soon forget.

In my previous visit I was unable to view the Delicate Arch from Wolfe Ranch trail instead had to settle down with Delicate Arch upper viewpoint. This time I made sure I did visit it from Wolfe Ranch trail and it was simply amazing. One can spend hours gazing towards it, with mountains in the background. There is plenty of space to sit and relax.

This has been on my bucket list for many years and it was worth the wait. Going at sunrise is great but sunset is my favorite. Staying after dark is an experience like no other when you look up and see more stars in one glance than you've probably seen your entire life.

Quite a hike so best to go straight there. It's a lot smaller than it looks in photos. I think there are much better Arches in the park and better hikes.

Forget the delicate arch view point. Take the short but a little strenuous trail to the arch itself. Everyone goes for sunset. If you dont want the crowds go early in the morning. Its also cooler.

The hike can be a bit much when you are not sure what to expect in front of you but once you make it around the big rock and see this view you know the hike was worth it all. It can be a bit nerve racking walking around a small ledge but just slow down and let the fast movers pass you.

I was a little unsure of how long and how fit I needed to be to tackle the hike to Delicate Arch.As long as you are well prepared and don't rush it is about 75 mins to the arch and 45 mins back down.Believe me it is well worth the effort ... I spent an hour at the arch having lunch and just taking in the awe of its splendour.Please go and enjoy one of natures wonders !