"Desert Gem" Arches National Park by CoAir13

Arches National Park Travel Guide: 609 reviews and 1,552 photos

Arches National Park

There are over 2,000 arches ranging in size from a three-foot opening (the minimum to be considered an arch) to the largest one, Landscape Arch, which measures 306 feet from base to base. This park has the largest concentration of natural arches in the world!

One thing I noticed while I was here was the silence. I have never been anywhere so silent before. I can't imagine what this trip would have been like had there been throngs of people about. We were there in mid-may and there were no crowds anywhere!! On our longer hikes, we would see a handful of people at most.

This is truly a remarkable landscape and one of my most memorable trips!!

Moab

Moab is an excellent base for discovering Arches. Canyonlands is close, also. It's a small town, but has everything you need to be comfortable. Needless to say, they cater to the outdoor adventurer!!

Pros and Cons

Pros:Beauty unparalleled!
In a nutshell:Beauty + Silence = Most Memorable Hikes

Last visit to Arches National Park: May 1999
Intro Updated Nov 15, 2004
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Reviews (18)

Tower of Babel Things to Do (14)

Just past Park Avenue, right off the road is the Tower of Babel. I'm sure it is the Biblical name, but at some angles,... more travel advice

Gravity Defying Things to Do (14)

You have to wonder how this happens and how long this rock is going to stay........I was fascinated by this and had to... more travel advice

The Three Gossips - Arches National Park

Park Avenue Things to Do (14)

The first viewpoint in the park also offers a fairly easy one way hike through Park Avenue. A small hill leads into a... more travel advice

Desert Essentials - Arches National Park

Desert Essentials What to Pack (1)

Good hiking shoes with good tread and ankle support. Zoom lens for out of reach places or wildlfe!! Sunblock!! On... more travel advice

Off The Beaten Path (1)
Rent a Jeep

Warnings and Dangers (2)
See All Don't Bust The Crust!!!

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jumpingnorman Apr 21, 2009 at 6:56 AM

Wow - another amazing national park here --- lots of hiking and great sights! We were at the White Sands National Monument yesterday and it's just amazing how beautfiul our country is --- Go USA!
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balhannah Apr 3, 2009 at 3:25 PM

Am just doing my video on "Arches" and now found your page. Such good memories of this wonderful park, would love to go back for a good look.
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johncudw Dec 14, 2008 at 9:15 PM

Happy Birthday, from John and Gail in New Jersey - nice pages and photos of the arches of Utah.
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iandsmith Jan 9, 2007 at 12:54 PM

Quality stuff. Very tempting.
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Nemorino Oct 10, 2006 at 9:27 AM

Silence. Great that it was so silent when you were there. I wonder when some of those two thousand arches are going to start falling down. Some of them look like they are just about to.
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BlaTboy Mar 7, 2006 at 4:35 PM

Hi Jen, Bali, Singapore, Malysia, China, just to name a few are calling me TOO. =) I just can't hear them!!! the back is get'n better everyday now. Lost 22 lbs so far, almost back to normal, weight that is! =) How is your back doing?? . Cheers Brad
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kiwi Oct 14, 2005 at 1:01 PM

Thanks for the tour, I'm really developing an interest to go here. That's interesting about the crypto stuff. Thanks!! Pam :-)
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LoriPori Sep 18, 2005 at 5:33 AM

Awesome pages on Arches National Park. Hans and I will definitely have to see these wonders some day. The pics are just beautiful.
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AlbuqRay Jan 17, 2005 at 7:23 PM

Jen, I have heard great things about Arches National Park. Through your outstanding pics and tips, I know even more what I have been missing.
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Knoto Jan 10, 2005 at 8:19 AM

Impressive Pictures-well written....wonderful Page!!!Greetings.Peter