Natural features

Arches National Park

United States of America Utah Moab

Arches National Park
Photo: Palacemusic, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

More than 2,000 natural stone arches in red rock desert near Moab, Utah. Hike 5 km return to Delicate Arch, the state symbol, best at sunset, and see Landscape Arch and the Windows.


A timed entry reservation is needed in the busy months. Nearby Canyonlands National Park has the Mesa Arch sunrise view. Bring plenty of water.

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