Will You Get Solitude at Delicate Arch at Sunrise?

Delicate Arch at sunrise is such a magical spot. AND it’s the BEST time of day to visit this icon without tons of crowds.
✨Secret Arches Viewpoint
If you want GPS coordinates to the secret viewpoint of Delicate Arch mentioned in this video, here’s what you need to do.
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Reply to the email with the phrase “Delicate Arch Viewpoint” and I’ll send you the GPS coordinates. You can plop this waypoint right into whatever you use to navigate on trails so you can get to the secret view.
Here’s some additional information so you can plan the best day ever in Arches!
Arches is the ancestral homeland of the Ute, Navajo, Hopi, and Paiute people. Keep in mind that native histories are nuanced and there are many claims to this ancient land. Do your part and learn some native history.
Antiquities and relics of the past can be found all over the desert. It is a federal offense to deface, take, or ruin any of these precious windows into the past. Look with your eyes and take only photographs.
As always, it’s important to visit these places with respect and leave it better than you found it.
Dogs are not welcome in Arches National Park. They must remain on pavement and in vehicles. Given the harsh weather of the desert, I don’t advise bringing Fido with you.
✨Drones are not allowed in Arches National Park. Leave your drones at home.
Rule number 1 when visiting the desert is DON’T BUST THE CRUST! That weird, raised, bumpy soil you see is alive. It’s called cryptobiotic soil and it is an integral part of preventing erosion and allowing for plant life to thrive in the desert. It is fragile and stepping on it will ruin years of development.
Stay on marked trails when possible. If you do venture into the backcountry, pay attention to where you’re walking. Camp and walk on hard surfaces where possible. See all of my amazing resources down below for how to have a safe, respectful visit to Moab, Utah.
Purchase Your America the Beautiful Annual Parks Pass and enter Arches NP at no charge (affiliate link): bit.ly/nationalparkspass2024
✨ Additional Resources ✨
How to spend the perfect day in Arches:
Arches hikes you don’t want to miss: bit.ly/49wcAhW
How to beat the crowds at Delicate Arch: bit.ly/4bTLumz
What to know about the Fiery Furnace hike: bit.ly/49v5aeT
Arches Vs Canyonlands - what’s right for you?: bit.ly/archesvscanyonlands
Advanced reservation info for Arches National Park: www.nps.gov/arch/planyourvisi...
Hot Tip: Book all permits and timed entry well in advance - right when you are able to. Backcountry permits fill up almost immediately in spring, summer, and fall!
✨ Stay safe and hike responsibly, here’s how!
Practice Leave No Trace: bit.ly/leaveitbetterthanufoundit
Hiking Safely in the desert: bit.ly/deserthikingtips
Desert Camping Hacks: bit.ly/desertcampinghacks
✨Packing Lists and Gear:
Hand-picked, incredible outdoor gear that keeps you moving: bit.ly/outdoorgearthatrocks
Snag the Desert Packing List: bit.ly/desertpackinglist
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✨About the Photos and Video:
Transparency is important to me when it comes to photography. There is Instagram and there is reality. And you should be inspired by BOTH.
I intentionally use photos and videos that have been edited for color and lighting, and ones that haven’t.
All the photos and videos you see of Arches were taken by me. I rarely edit other people out of photos (and I would make a note here if I did!).
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✨Time stamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:23 - Trail information
00:36 - reaching Delicate Arch
00:51 - Visiting Delicate Arch for sunrise
01:37 - Best time to visit when there are no crowds
01:53 - Other viewpoints
02:06 - Secret viewpoint of Delicate Arch
02:17 - Safety and hiking responsibly
02:37 - outro