Eye of the Whale Arch, Moab

OutsideApr 23

Arches National Park Just Nixed Reservations. Here's How to Avoid the Crowds.

Arches no longer requires timed entry tickets, which means crowds are coming back in a big way. Here's how to see the famous red rocks without the Disneyland-style lines, according to a Utahn.

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Arches National ParkSightTimed entry ticket requirement ended
Delicate ArchSightHike for sunrise with few other humans
Devils Garden CampgroundHotelCamp for less crowded dawn, dusk, or night views
Broken Arch TrailTrail2.3-mile roundtrip for great sunset views
Sand Dune ArchSightShort spur trail from Broken Arch Trail
Tower Arch TrailTrail2.6 miles roundtrip, somewhat strenuous
Tower ArchSightRemote arch requiring 4WD and dry conditions
Fiery FurnaceSightPermit or ranger-led tour required for this backcountry section
Arches Visitor CenterSightPermits/tickets for Fiery Furnace must be picked up here
Moab Dark Sky ToursPlace
Eye of the Whale ArchSight
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Kolob CanyonsSightVirgin, United StatesSection of Zion with twin arches
National Bridges National MonumentSightBluff, United StatesNatural bridges, not arches, two hours south of Arches
Capitol Reef National ParkSightTorrey, United States
Grand Staircase-Escalante National MonumentSightCannonville, United States

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Arches National Park Just Nixed Reservations. Here's How to Avoid the Crowds.