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1.5 miles
Distance
558 ft
Climb
-33 ft
Descent
00:47:28
Avg time
527 ft
Altitude change
4,306 ft
Altitude min
4,833 ft
Altitude max
4,306 ft
Altitude start
4,833 ft
Altitude end
6.6%
Grade
-12%
Grade max
43.7%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
643 ft
Distance down
102 ft
Distance flat
00:47:28
Avg time

Delicate Arch Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Hiking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #435 in Hiking [+]
    • #117 in Trail Running
  • State Ranking
    #36 in Hiking · Utah [+]
    • #7 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed

The most iconic view in Utah is Delicate Arch. This is the hike out to the actual rock and surrounding slick rock playground. The hike itself is a beautiful hike across sandstone and views everywhere.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Delicate Arch Trail Reports

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Sep 8, 2026 @ 9:53am (America/Denver)
Sep 8, 2026
Busy trail, a couple of big slickrock climbs. Trail narrows towards the top with a rock scamper right at the arch. Folks were being conscientious...
May 4, 2026 @ 3:28pm (America/Denver)
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Mar 11, 2026 @ 8:12am (America/Denver)
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Oct 22, 2025 @ 3:16pm (America/Denver)
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May 29, 2025 @ 9:51am
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on Sep 8, 2026
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Avg: 3.84 (7 votes)
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      Directions to delicate-arch trailhead (38.735590, -109.520670)

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      2:06 | 241 | Mar 13, 2026 , Moab
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      9:14 | 384 | Aug 17, 2022 , Moab

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Delicate Arch located?
      Delicate Arch is located in Arches National Park, Moab, Utah, United States. It is part of the Arches National Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.73559, -109.52067.
      ▼ How hard is Delicate Arch?
      Delicate Arch is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Delicate Arch?
      Delicate Arch has 558 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 33 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,306 ft to 4,833 ft.
      ▼ Is Delicate Arch a point to point trail?
      Delicate Arch is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Delicate Arch?
      Delicate Arch is 1.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Delicate Arch?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Delicate Arch. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to hike Delicate Arch?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to hike Delicate Arch are:
      • October (73 activities)
      • April (70 activities)
      • May (62 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Delicate Arch? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Delicate Arch are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Delicate Arch?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 44 minutes to hike Delicate Arch. The trail is 1.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Delicate Arch?
      Delicate Arch is a very popular trail. There have been 4,948 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 8,017 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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