Delicate Arch

Delicate Arch Review

The iconic symbol of the park and the state (it appears on many of Utah's license plates), the Delicate Arch is frankly tall and muscular compared to many of the spans in the park—and it's big enough to shelter a four-story building. The arch is a remnant of an Entrada Sandstone fin; the rest of the rock has eroded and now frames the La Sal Mountains in the background. Drive 2.2 mi off the main road to view the arch from a distance, or hike right up to it. The trail is a moderately strenuous 3-mi round-trip hike.