Arches National Park -- What's New in 2021!

[@connienovak1011]

Loved Arches! We were there in April and it was already hot. Not "I can't hike in this weather" hot, but about 3X the water you think you'll need is a requirement. FYI, my friend and I are pushing 70, and she's terrified of heights. We both did fine on the Arches hike and she just stuck to the wall side of the scary part and did great. Oh, and it's supposed to be 3 miles round trip, but it felt like 10! Water and snacks are a must. But remember, 2 out-of-shape nearly 70-year-old ladies did it! So can you!

[@paulbenoit9431]

We love Arches. We were there in April. Fantastic hike to Tower Arch. We camped in Dead Horse State Park, about 25 miles away. Definitely recommend and we will return!

[@judystreich4554]

Visited in 2001, not to crowded, very hot but beautiful. And, showed up without a reserved campsite in nice campground, those were the good days traveling America 🇺🇸😎

[@camperbum]

We were there July 2020 yes it was hot, we stayed in town and Dead Horse Point State Park, which was awesome, we didn't get to see all of Archs, we were waiting for family to go with us. If anyone is wanting to do there in the summer, found a where you can cool off 😉 thank's for sharing, your video was great...

[@shouldibehere]

If you don't mind driving, Green River State Park in Green River Utah is about 45 minutes away from Arches. We used it as our base of operations while we visited Arches, Canyonlands and Dead Horse State Park a couple years ago.

[@akchristie]

Make sure you stop at the visitors center and book for the Fiery Furnace trail. You need a permit or a guided tour for this hike, but it is well worth it!

[@deniseinight9596]

I was just in Arches in May '21 and LOVED it. Loved Moab to, but it's expensive. We boondocked off Dalton Wells Rd north of Moab, but I understand it's being turned into a state park next year. There were dinosaur bone fragments that were found there. Yes, that very steep hike to Delicate Arch made this grandmother a bit delicate as well, I'm also not into heights so that last bit of the trail was a real challenge for me, but I did it. I didn't go down to the arch, figured I had already tested my endurance enough. Coming down was a breeze though! Thanks for the video!!

[@Traveler7450]

Great Parked. Did a lot of hiking.

[@jackmcgonegal8728]

We just left Moab yesterday after spending a week there. Moab was like Times Square on New Year’s Eve, only 80 degrees warmer. We hiked to Delicate Arch at 5:30 am on Thursday. We were back at the trailhead at 8:10 and a Park Ranger told us that the park was closed for the 73rd day in the row. So the people who can’t get into Arches decide to drive to Canyonlands, where the wait to get into by that time is two hours. BTW, at this time of year you cannot miss the Delicate Arch Trail. Just follow the thousands of people on the trail. The Jailhouse Cafe in Moab is great for breakfast. No matter which park you visit, get there early, early, early.

[@2593325933]

We loved Arches and I agree that the hike to Delicate Arch is harder than it looks and should be take early in the morning. We went up at 7am and there were already over 100 people there. Outside of the National Park on the other side of Hwy 191 is Corona Arch which is huge, and virtually un-visited. There were only 3 other people there when we hiked to it. I also agree that if you're in the area you should definitely make the effort to visit Canyonlands National Park and Dead Horse Point State Park, both are spectacular.

[@PhotographybyTimWMoore]

Went there in the dead of winter. Snow and cold, but very few people. Loved it so much!

[@PhotographybyTimWMoore]

Made a you tube slide show of my favorite photos during that trip in 2014.

[@missypooh1109]

I am at Arches now and it's so beautiful. I agree that you need a couple of days or more. The hiking is wonderful and to do everything I will need at least 2 more days. I love your channel and you have inspired me to do a cross country road trip while I figure out what I want to do with my career.

[@lindadelaney8117]

Just left the park yesterday evening. SO BEAUTIFUL! Wish I had time to do some hiking, but with people that can't. Next time!! Loved your videos.

[@ventureoutthere]

Just spent a couple of nights there and lucked into great temps for this time of year. They closed down the entrance around 7:30 in the morning. It helps to know the secret back entrance route and have a vehicle that can handle the rough road.

[@ghytd766]

2:18 LOL You guys are great. Love your channel. And I've been to Arches - and about 40 of the 63 national parks. Arches is a GREAT park and one of my favorite as well. Especially loved the devils garden hike all the way to Double O arch and Delicate Arch hike.....amazing.

[@GuruMeditationError]

One thing you didn't mention is that shoulder seasons are wonderful at Arches. I went last April, and temperatures were mid-70s and crowds were, if not low, at least reasonably-sized. We didn't have a problem finding parking at any of the places we stopped, and we stopped at most of the places. I'd also say not to be too intimidated by the Delicate Arch hike. I made it just fine, and I'm 100 lbs overweight. Also, "slickrock" is a bit of a misnomer as it is not slick; it's sandstone and it provides tremendous traction. One of our favorite sights in the park is the Park Avenue trail, which you did highlight in your video but didn't call out by name.

[@carefreel2986]

If you’re going there for photography your best bet is early for sunrise or late for sunset. That’s when the colors are the best.

[@jannettejohnson1100]

We went there on our honeymoon along with Crater of Diamonds and Four Corners. Our final destination was St George, UT. While there, we went to the Kolob turn out on I-15, Zion, Snow Canyon and several other fun places.

[@kaylevine58]

went in October 5 yrs ago-still very hot and the trail to delicate arch was closed due to bad rains a few weeks before that washed out parts of the trail but the natural beauty is outstanding-bring plenty of water to drink on the trails!!

[@hiddencanyonnscalerailway6927]

AND, another FREE place to stay in the area (sort of) is Buzzards Belly General Store in Cisco, Utah. This is a Harvest Host location that is pretty unique. They actually get a fair amount of traffic from the River Rafting groups that run the Colorado River above Moab, and they are an easy detour off I-70. Although we did not stay because of a travel commitment, we stopped and had a wonderful visit with the proprietors, which was half the population of the town (pop. 4).

[@wayned1807]

Great Video! We live in northern Utah and we've been to Arches many times and we agree with everything you've said. One other thing to try when in Moab is a river rafting trip down the Colorado. We've done it twice with kids and everyone loved it. They take you by bus from Moab up stream (east) from Moab and drop you off to float down stream on rafts through some spectacular scenery. They have full day and half day trips.

[@cherylkoestler3692]

We were there in the middle of the summer with a pop up camper. We stayed at a private campground outside of Moab. The heat was nearly unbearable during the day. There is a great indoor and connected outdoor city swimming pool and we spent 2-3 hours there during the day.

[@michele2017promastertravel]

Love this video. Love this park. I've been to Arches 6 time. Can't wait to go again. Everytime I try and do a new hike. I highly recommend Landscape Arch and just a little ways further is Navajo and Partition Arches. Most people walk right by these two on their way to Double O Arch- which is a great destination but these two arches are like 5 minutes off the main trail. If I were to give a tip, I'd say go out of season, when the kids are in school and the weather isn't as oppressively hot like you mentioned. Late September and late April are perfect times to go.

[@dsphotoscapes]

I have been to Moab for a week or longer on seven different occasions. Sometimes we have taken the 1984 Airstream 31 ft and other times we did hotel. I have been in cooler weather in March, and in the depths of Summer where it was 108-110 degrees each day and it was like hiking in a red brick pizza oven. This was a GREAT video with an adequate amount of cautions. I would add: Do NOT leave a pet in the vehicle from March to October....it is entirely too hot. If anyone is going in Summer, educate yourself in desert heat knowledge, and become versed in heat first aid. I cannot tell you how many times I have encountered people wearing black clothing on the trail, and they have half a liter bottle of water that is half gone, it is 105 degrees, and they are climbing that bare slickrock with no shade. Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke are a real thing, and all who read this should know the signs. Wear loose fitting LIGHT COLOR clothing. Wear a wide brim hat that breathes. Have salty sugary snacks. Drink half a liter of water every half hour in mid day heat. My wife and I did 7-12 miles a day in 110 degree heat to reach destinations for evening photography shots, and returned in that kind of heat from early morning photography without heat related incidents for ourselves, but did have to assist way too many unprepared people who might have died had we not come along. It is that serious. And if you would like to see some of the photos from Moab area, google "dsphotoscapes flickr", and there is a share site where you can download some free wallpaper.

[@wtgphoto]

Hey, great video, finally found it! I went to Arches/Canyonlands in 2005 (seems like yesterday)... stayed in a hotel but was in the park each day for 3 days before sunrise and after sunset each day, hiked many trails but didn't feel like I saw it all. Your comments regarding the hike to Delicate Arch are spot on. Some crowds in the park but not that bad when I was there but a long time ago and not in a pandemic! We are RV'ers now and I am looking forward to getting back out west and Arches is a MUST on my list! I saw at the end of your video that you were at Mesa Arch in Canyonlands, were you there before sunrise by any chance? I did it and it was magical to say the least!

[@brucebugbee6604]

Moab is one of my favorite places. Been to Arches multiple times and it never gets old.

[@jonimceachern9284]

Love this park. Planning our second visit summer 2022. Thank you for this video.

[@marymadden1991]

We went to Mesa Arch inside Canyonlands to photograph the sunrise. Many people were lined up with tripod legs intersecting. As soon as the sun came up, the majority of other photographers left. But about 20 minutes after the sun came up, it lit up the underside of the arch I the most beautiful way. Worth getting up at 4:00 am for

[@gordontownsend8439]

Loved arches wish we had allowed more time. Took a boat trip on the river at night after a cowboy bbq. Fun trip. Would definitely like to go back. Need more money and more time lol

[@floraandfaunab8855]

We stayed for a week and it was not enough especially if you go on hiking. Planning to go back in September and explore more especially the Devil's Garden.

[@wtgphoto]

I agree with you!!

[@diannecummins439]

We loved the Devil’s Garden Campground, because it is primitive camping it is so quiet and great for enjoying the night skies.

[@yisimlampiris-tremba2247]

Arches, is one of my favorite national park. A few years back, my husband and I stayed in Moab, and went out at night to Arches. At that time it was free to get in after, I think 7. It was gorgeous out there, after dark.

[@TimOutdoors]

We love Arches NP. A little tip: take a small collapsible umbrella in your hiking backpack. It can provide some welcome shade if the heat gets intense or if someone doesn't feel well. LoLoHo!

[@kimberlytaylor5150]

I just did Arches National Park! Loved it and YES an umbrella is a great suggestion. I used my Sun Shade for my car which is a large inside out umbrella. But...it worked as we were walking to the North/South Arch. Hot hot hot!

[@RoadtrippinwithTakacs]

Nice tip, Tim.👍💪 We've used umbrellas on a bunch of hikes before. Dead Horse Point State Park Rim Trail was the one we were most glad we had them since it's totally exposed the entire hike.

[@skidawg79]

We got there at 7:20am and it was already closed for being full! We did get in around 12:30pm But once in the park it was actually pretty empty. Delicate arch was full but Landscape arch had a ton of parking. Either way, beautiful park, but you are right...it's hot in the summer!

[@KJRitch]

We started full timing in 2017 and in 2018 visited Arches in April. We camped in Devils Garden for a week with our Airstream 25fb and Ram pickup and had enough room, site 27. We visited 18 NP throughout the west that year. Glad we did because now the parks are too crazy crowded and we avoid them.

[@ramontoro]

Hello from Puerto Rico , excellent video, thanks for your information, we are going to visit Utah next October, and in the wish list is Arches National Park and others in the area

[@rb552]

Tower Arch trail is a little off of the beaten path, however, it is probably one of the least crowded and most beautiful trails in the park with a magnificent arch at the end.

[@bjwashndry]

I am a park ranger for this group and I approve of this video! Thank you for compiling all the important information into an easy to digest video…

[@Wugtube]

Can you advise - How do people deal with the heat from 10am to 4pm when use of generator is allowed? I have an RV site reservation in July.

[@lostman65]

i don’t even have an rv, and i’ve seen tons of videos on arches.... but you guys give the the most through, the most detailed and most practical advice! thank you

[@PrincessK1201]

Oooh. Good tip about visiting early. I'm taking a quick jaunt over from a stay in Palisade, CO in early August. I hope I can get in!!

[@GlampDockers]

Wrapping up our 4th time here in Moab...interesting story about Delicate Arch...during the printing of the park map the names were printed incorrectly for Delicate Arch and Landscape Arch! Yep! They made a mistake, and it stuck, because the National Park service decided it was too expensive to reprint the maps! So Delicate Arch was really Landscape Arch and Landscape Arch...well, you get the picture! Arches National Park is still amazing and one of our favorite National Parks! Love Moab too! Great video!

[@karenclabaugh5416]

Thank you! I have always wanted to visit Arches! Will pass by there on our way to a wedding in Co.

[@veronicas421]

Love Arches NP.

[@crockettdirect]

We were there earlier this year with out daughter and her family and were able to miraculously reserve Devil's Garden campsites next to each other. It is absolutely one of our favorite campsites ever! You mentioned there may be a dozen arches that are easily viewable. We saw close to fifty, with not too much hiking (even with five kids nine and under). You didn't mention my favorite "sculpture" in the park, Balanced Rock. One morning we went into town. When going to return to camp, the park was full and we had to go back into town and wait for 3-1/2 hours before returning. Everyone should visit Arches at least once in their lifetime!

[@boltactionshooter]

We when during a normal year in early December and there were few people there, no waiting, easy parking and perfect weather.

[@AcmeRacing]

After the bit about the rocks at 2:15, when you mentioned photography a few minutes later I was just waiting for the "Nudge, nudge, say no more" comment.

[@lamarfoster2778]

Visited Moab, Arches, Canyonlands and Dead Horse S.P. in May. Stayed on BLM land along the Colorado River. Can’t say enough good things about this area. Sunrise at Delicate Arch Amazing!

[@jpatrickmoore5158]

Too bad my mom never got there, she could have handled that climb, walking to school was 5 miles, uphill both ways... love the video

[@jefftatchio6091]

I walked uphill both ways in the snoe

[@johnwren3976]

@@jefftatchio6091 I walked uphill both ways in the snow carrying my brother...

[@Todd_S]

Going to Arches for my first time next week. Thanks for the advice!

[@christopherm1904]

Fall or spring in Moab is the best. Crowds are thinner and weather is perfect. Why roast in the sun with everyone and their mother!

[@TheDaubSquad]

Wow. Checking the webcam at the entrance is a great tip. We'll have to see if that works for the parks we're visiting this summer!

[@tombremer514]

It can get very hot there. I was there two summers ago and I went to a movie theater for a little A/C and stay for 2 movies. Slept in my Vehicle (without A/C) and was cool enough to sleep at 1:00 am.

[@najruqwi7008]

Yes! I LOVE arches national park. The town is so cute. Love it! Thanks for sharing this with us 👍

[@alisonerway-brewer9195]

Nicely done. I would add that for tent campers there are some sites under ledges to get a break from the sun. I loved Arches- but I really liked Canyonlands and the newspaper rock too.

[@chrisj.9882]

I was at Arches in May 2019. Got there around sunrise to beat the crowd. I didn't have to worry much about the heat because the weather peaked around 50 degrees that day. Loved it. My favorite national park. And the Delicate Arch hike was my favorite part. Gawd, that middle section up the mound of slick rock was rough, but I just took frequent breaks, took some photos drank some water and made it up. I loved the way the trail was designed so that you don't see the big arch until you turn the corner and - BAM - there it is.

[@raymondyunker9962]

My wife and I loved Arches and were fortunate to reserve 3 nights in awesome Devils Garden this May. The campsites were roomy. We came prepared our RV water tank full, and the grey and black tanks empty. We also took and drank plenty of water while we toured. We used the Jeep we tow to tour the park never leaving the park until our reservation was over. The switchback road just after entrance into the park was a great introduction to the grandeur ahead. We also had reservations in Zion after and we really wondered if Zion would be a letdown after Arches. Zion was great too, only different.

[@RVLoveshack]

We just left arches, they close the park at 9 and open back up between 1-2 everyday. Go before 7am and after 5pm was what we found worked best.

[@GoingNoWhereFast]

Where in the park are the Golden Arches??

[@LongLongHoneymoon]

You know McDonalds would love to put one in there! ;D

[@thatsmallcessna8300]

Love it here! Was able to make it out last summer and due to the pandemic, it was pretty quiet. I was able to get a picture of Delicate Arch without any people under it which I didn't even know was possible! Lol

[@LongLongHoneymoon]

That's awesome! A rare occurrence for sure!

[@machfive916]

Hello from New Orleans. Just took our 3rd trip with our new trailer!

[@sharondruzbanski4205]

Thanks for the info!!! My husband and I are heading to Moab and Arches in a few weeks. We are sunrise hiker, so we’re hoping to avoid the worse part of the heat. Love your videos❣️

[@ericstevenson2474]

We will be there this summer Sept 1-4 at Devils garden. thanks for the update. We will be in Moab for about 2 weeks also visiting canyonlands and Dead horse state park

[@brookeshaffer4377]

Great team,info.and humor🌟Thanks for all👍

[@stanw909]

There are few small campgrounds up the Colorado river . Basically a picnic table ,fire ring and vault toilets.

[@merrillcazier4369]

I worked for Forest Service for years conducting boundaries surveys in MOAB area I never got boarded seeing nature there.

[@travelingwithrick]

Park Avenue rock formations are amazing. Goblin Valley SP is also worth a visit. Good video, informative video as usual. Edward Abbey wrote a book called Desert Solitaire. Its a narrative and follows his experiences as a ranger at Arches National Monument in the late 1950s. One of the best books about nature ever written.

[@carldielmann6449]

Love u two best friends son in law retired from navy flying f22s now 1of your biggest fans

[@caribear35]

So excited to see this post. We are leaving next Wednesday from Northern KY and taking a 3 week Westward Trip with our 2 girls. We will be in Moab for 3 nights June 25-27th. Thanks so much for all the info. All of your videos have helped me plan and know what to do once we get to a destination! Love LoLoHo!

[@kimberlytaylor5150]

Carrie, after the Arches do the drive into Capitol Reef! It's 92 miles from Moab and is amazing. I just came from there this week. The a You are entering the hot season. Umbrellas will provide shade in Arches National Park. Late afternoon is when I went through it was amazing! Also...buy the Annual Pass....if you go into more than one Park....it pays for itself. Otherwise they are 30-35/per park. Enjoy and have fun!

[@richardmcphee315]

Great area!! Also look into the great paved bike route along the Colorado River and some of the hikes in National Land.

[@donbeene9382]

Just visited there last week. Very hot in the afternoons but pleasant in the mornings. Deadhorse Point was my favorite spot. Also did some Canyonlands - also spectacular. Saw Thelma and Louise Point which was very cool. Highway 128 and La Sal Loop Road are very scenic drives.

[@tombrown2336]

You are spot on. We were in Moab last week and saw entry to Arches closed fairly early in the day. There is a bike trail from town that goes to Arches as well as parallels the highway that can be used to access. Goose Island is the closest BLM campground and has the advantage of being on the the bike trail and the Colorado River. I heard you might have a meet up in Gros Venture later this year - any idea of the date/time? It is no longer a first come campgound so some planning is in order. Thanks

[@kellycrandall6258]

did Moab 2nd week of may 2021 ! Loved it, the La Sal Mtn loop is also a great drive ! if you drive west thru Colorado to Moab be prepared for very rough roads and construction by Vail, and driving in snow above 8 or 9,000 ft !

[@ridgetaylor60]

We love our ceramic coating from Vinnie and Bryan.

[@dennissprague5172]

You two are Excellent sources of information, entertaining AND love the Airstream.

[@jking5907]

Just visited Arches this past April and loved it. Of all the parks we visited, Monument Valley (closed but snow was blanketing the mesas and buttes) and Arches were my favorite. Great video!

[@arbonneladyTN]

You two are great! We loved Arches last year! It is amazing!

[@Augiebracerofam]

Nice Park review with some of your earlier videos. 15 years of Loloho! Thank you for sharing and have a great day!

[@phyllisullery9963]

We love all the parks near Moab. Yes, hiking in the heat is deadly and some of the trails are tough to do. Be careful and enjoy. All the best to you both.

[@kimnisley2563]

Redcliff Lodge was an amazing stay. It’s between the Arches and Moab town.

[@larryandbarbi6561]

Another fun, informative video. We’re looking forward to Arches this fall. We’ve been able to get reservations at Dead Horse Point SP. Thanks for the great hiking and safety tips, although I’m still trying to figure out how to carry a gallon of water. Take care! LarryAndBarbi

[@kristymichael]

Next time I would probably wear a camelback hydration backpack (or something similar)! It's the only comfortable way I know of to carry that much water.

[@larrybe2900]

@@kristymichael Might want to train the legs with an extra 8-10 pounds ahead of the trip.

[@ericlarson2444]

We went into the park about 45 minutes before sunrise. The early morning light is spectacular! Also I recommend a rafting trip on the Colorado River as a great activity in the heat of the day. Lots of rafting tours available out of Moab

[@bimarcilla9826]

Visited Arches and Canyonlands last October and the weather was perfect...Completing that hike to the Delicate Arch is pretty fulfilling..

[@IntrovertOutdoors]

I bring an umbrella on hikes that are open to sun exposure, brings my shade with me :)

[@edieselleck1042]

thank you for all the good information, especially for people that have trouble walking.

[@thomasaycock562]

As of Sunday last week, although it was Memorial Day weekend, we arrived at 0745 and the park was already full. They told us to come back 3-5 hrs later. With all the travelers right now, recommend getting to Arches waaaaay earlier...

[@michael1326]

Arches is great in early Spring or Autumn - when the heat isn’t so oppressive and the crowds less. Canyonlands is nearby and well worth a visit

[@sonny1597]

We were camped on the road to Canyonlands this past Memorial Day weekend .. we saw lines over a mile long waiting to get in .. and it was hot!

[@michaelskarda2493]

Spring and Fall is peak season. Winter with crampons maybe best. Low crowds.

[@michael1326]

May, June, July, and early August have the most visitors to arches. September and early October have a burst of activity, particularly around Labor Day.

[@ffblack1]

Beautiful park. Yes go after 4p in the summer cooler and less people

[@tinaprice4948]

We went to the arches the summer before covid hit and it was AMAZING!!!! We did the tour in 4x4 Jeeps that was sooooo good! Highly recommend it! We also came from the southern loop of the Grand Canyon where we did the rafting tour around the horseshoe bend, our second time on that tour this time we took our kids.

[@ellenpowers8037]

We have been supporting a cycling event in Moab (Skinny Tire Events) for 20 years. We get to do the aid station at Devil’s Garden. Always spectacular to drive through the empty park early in the morning as the sun is coming up. Great video-you really captured it. What campground did you find with all that shade???

[@bradwilliams4921]

Great video! I got to spend 6 weeks on a project near Moab back in the day and I stayed in Moab. BEAUTIFUL country but I never made it to Arches Nat Park. It did snow while O was there and that looked amazing. The people were good to. Great times.

[@Hazwaste63]

Just got back from a 3 week trip to southern Utah in May (4 of the Mighty 5 NPs, and Dead Horse Point State Park). Arches was our favorite by far. Terrific hiking for those of us who are not avid hikers, and incredible scenery. We arrived at the gate at 8 a.m. both mornings we were there, and the lines were already building, so I second your advice to get there as early as possible.

[@dianarodenberg1010]

We stayed in Devils Garden about 5 years ago. We had to reserve 6 months in advance way back then.

[@barbaradunn6975]

Hello from Northern California. Thanks for sharing Arches! That is on our list of places to visit!

[@shelleymcquillin7329]

We like to hike to Corona Arch when in Moab. It's around the corner from the National Park and it's free

[@WILDEBILL308]

Eat at Pasta J's in Moab. Great advise on the hiking.

[@sockhawk4675]

I just left there over Memorial weekend. ...total agree with ever thing you said. I was there 3 weeks in my minivan. The line to get in was 3 hours! Yes!!! check the webcam, bring lots of water!!! Moab was busy...make that "packed". Busy place but so worth it! I parked in Klondike (BLM). Awesome!

[@chetbart488]

My favorite national park! Delicate arch clearly, but also enjoyed easier hike to Landscape arch - mostly level (as I recall) but longer.

[@mhawrysko]

We are towing out this Thursday from Northeast Ohio and plan to be in by Sunday. Great information!!! Thank you.

[@mhawrysko]

@7XChamps Safe Travels

[@geraldkoger5681]

Agree with everything that you have said. Funny story; about 5 years ago we scored a few nights on the loop. Up early one morning, a guy was walking to the restroom, totally obvious that there was a large mountain lion about 30 yards behind him. Thought about yelling, decided that may lead to problems. As it turned out the guy entered the bathroom, lion continued up the road.

[@rickwilson2715]

We were there in the middle summer and the middle of the day. It was hot, but we loved it.