Will You Get Solitude at Delicate Arch at Sunrise?

I no longer give away the exact coordinates to the secret Delicate Arch Viewpoint. However, I'll give you a pretty big hint. When you arrive in the amphitheater, head southwest, contouring along the bowl. You may need to scramble a bit to reach the viewpoint, but it's worth the effort! 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): https://bit.ly/nationalparkspass2024 ✨ Additional Resources ✨ How to spend the perfect day in Arches: Arches hikes you don’t want to miss: https://bit.ly/49wcAhW How to beat the crowds at Delicate Arch: https://bit.ly/4bTLumz What to know about the Fiery Furnace hike: https://bit.ly/49v5aeT Arches Vs Canyonlands - what’s right for you?: https://bit.ly/archesvscanyonlands Advanced reservation info for Arches National Park: https://www.nps.gov/arch/planyourvisit/timed-entry-reservation.htm 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: https://bit.ly/leaveitbetterthanufoundit Hiking Safely in the desert: https://bit.ly/deserthikingtips Desert Camping Hacks: https://bit.ly/desertcampinghacks ✨My favorite desert hiking gear: OR Astroman Sun Hoodie: https://alnk.to/fSiBG9O Skratch Labs Hydration Electrolyte powder: https://amzn.to/3FIFQZn SaltTabs Electrolyte Fast Chews (if you don’t like the water): https://amzn.to/4mTuum9 A way to carry 4 liters of water (I use a combo of SmartWater bottles and a bladder for hikes) One Hydration Drinking tube for SmartWater Bottle: https://alnk.to/4XxCRKZ REI Flash 22 Hiking Pack: https://rei.pxf.io/JKvVaq REI Cork-Grip Hiking Poles: https://rei.pxf.io/POvVZe Freshette Pee Funnel: https://rei.pxf.io/e15EGO Kula Cloth Pee Rag: https://alnk.to/5Q7pLD5 Garmin inReach Mini: https://rei.pxf.io/JKvV0q Gerber Dime Multi-Tool: https://rei.pxf.io/zx5b3r Nitecore NU25 400 Lumen Rechargeable Headlamp: https://alnk.to/bEkq8CG Sunscreen stick: https://amzn.to/43PDbq9 Joshua Tree SPF Lip Balm: https://amzn.to/43CJkpo WAG Bags: https://rei.pxf.io/OevKQW More incredible gear I love: https://www.amazon.com/shop/megintheforest NOTE These are affiliate links. Meaning I get a small kickback from every purchase, no matter the purchase, at no additional cost to you. This is a small way you can show support for my channel and it means a lot, so thank you! Snag the Desert Packing List: https://bit.ly/desertpackinglist ✨Follow me… Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/Aforestfox/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@foxintheforestblog Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/megintheforest/ ✨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!). #archesnationalpark #arches #delicatearch #moabutah #moab #moabhikes ✨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