![]() Having seen both, I don’t think the view is any better at the Upper Viewpoint, but it is a fun little hike up a hill that restless children will appreciate. If those things add up to a whole lot of not for you, make sure to visit the Delicate Arch viewpoints. In summer, the hike is brutally hot, and in winter, the snowy/icy sandstone incline requires shoe grippers. An elderly couple and their son died there in 2019, and it’s not a place I would take impulsive toddlers. The arch itself spans a smooth sandstone bowl. Most of the hike is a steady walk up a sandstone incline, most appropriate only for older kids. It’s only 1.5 miles to Delicate Arch, but a steady uphill with 480 feet of elevation gain, so you’ll need at least two or three hours to hike Delicate Arch. Okay, here’s the deal on Delicate Arch, that icon of the American West, the arch printed on everything in the gift shop, the reason you booked this trip to Arches in the first place…you should think twice before dragging your kids on the hike up to Delicate Arch. Do not take toddlers or any children prone to complaining or to heatstroke on the hike to Delicate Arch instead check out the Lower Viewpoint for easy iconic viewing. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || ).push() ĭelicate Arch in all its glory. And if you want to read about wider suggestions for your visit to the park, read our guide on what to do and where to stay in Arches National Park. ![]() Plenty of the famous arches can be viewed from parking lots, but you’ll see a lot more stunning arches if you’re willing to get out of the car, so start with our favorite easy hikes in Arches National Park. This park is understandably crowded in the summer, but mystical and lovely in the winter, too, when there are far fewer people for my kids to annoy as they scream maniacally while running down trails. There’s a reason people flock to Arches National Park, which has the highest concentration of natural arches in the world. Even toddlers (or their strollers) can manage some of these trails. ![]()
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