Utah’s freestanding sandstone icon and license-plate symbol, a 52-foot Entrada Sandstone arch at the end of a 3-mile round-trip slickrock hike in Arches National Park. Crowds gather at sunset; the arch stands alone above a bowl of desert with the La Sals on the horizon.
Field facts
| Region | Grand County, UT |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 38.7428, -109.4940 |
| Access | Wolfe Ranch / Delicate Arch trailhead off the Arches main park road; timed-entry reservation required seasonally |
| Hike | 3 miles RT, ~480 ft gain on exposed slickrock; viewpoints also available without the full hike |
| Agency | National Park Service — Arches National Park |
| Height | About 52 ft freestanding arch |
Nearby locations
Nearby amenities
- Rec areaLost Spring Canyon4.8 km away
- ParkingSandy Beach River Access6.9 km away
- Rec areaArches National Park8.3 km away
- Boat launchRocky Rapid River Access8.8 km away
- ParkingRocky Rapid Parking8.8 km away
- ParkingTakeout Beach9 km away
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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