Welcome to the Delicate Arch Trail
Enhance your trip to Arches National Park with this self-guided walking tour of the Delicate Arch Trail. This iconic trail leads to Delicate Arch, the famous freestanding arch that defines Arches National Park. Along the way, you’ll discover a historic ranch, ancient Ute petroglyphs, and plenty of amazing views. This 2-mile hike is manageable for almost all levels of experience, and is the best way to get up close and personal with the beauty of this amazing park.
About the Tour
Your adventure begins at the Delicate Arch Trailhead, the gateway to one of the most famous natural arches in the world. Soon after, your path leads to Wolfe Ranch, a historic site where you can glimpse into the lives of early settlers.
Continuing your journey, you’ll encounter the Ute Petroglyphs, ancient rock carvings from hundreds of years ago!
As you progress toward Delicate Arch, you’ll hear all about the landscape surrounding you and how it formed. Then, stop by Frame Arch for a phenomenal photo of Delicate Arch you can’t get anywhere else.
Finally, you’ll reach Delicate Arch itself. Here, you can get up close and personal with this incredible formation while learning all about it. Your tour concludes here.
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Know Before You Go
2026 Updates
- In 2025, entry tickets are required from 7 am to 4 pm daily from April 1 through July 6, and August 28 through October 31.
- Visit Recreation.gov for park access and details.
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Starting Point
You can join the route at any point or start from the suggested starting location listed below.
Wolfe Ranch Parking Lot, Utah 84532, USA
Begin from Wolfe Ranch Parking Lot, Utah 84532, USA.
How Does It Work?
- Access your tour: Download the Action Tour Guide app and sign in with the same email used for your website purchase. Your tour will appear under My Tours.
- Download your tour: Download it before you go. Once downloaded, no internet or cell signal is needed.
- Start your tour: Open My Tours, select your tour, and tap Start Touring when you reach a starting point.
- Listen your way: Use your phone’s speaker or headphones, or connect to your car’s audio system. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are not currently supported, compatibility is in development.
- GPS-triggered audio: Stories play automatically as you reach each location along the route.
- Stop and start anytime: Pause, take a break, make a detour, or continue another day. Tours are valid forever (one year for Action+).
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Inclusions and Exclusions
Action Tour Guide app: Download the app to access your purchased tour.GPS-triggered audio: Stories and directions play automatically as you reach each location.Tour anytime: Single tours and bundles never expire and can be used anytime. Action+ is an annual subscription that automatically renews each year unless canceled.Narrated stories: Hear local history, culture, and stories from experienced narrators.Stop and start anytime: Pause, take a break, make a detour, or continue another day.Offline access: Download your tour before you go. Once downloaded, no internet or cell signal is needed.Stories, stops, and directions: Follow the route to key attractions with automatic directions and stories at each location.Transportation: Transportation, parking fees, and tolls are not included.Admission: Entry tickets and reservations are not included. Food and drinks: Meals and drinks are not included.Rental car: A rental car is not included and may be required for driving tours. 
