Arches National Park
Het Arches National Park is een tamelijk klein nationaal park bij Moab in het oosten van de Amerikaanse staat Utah. Er zijn diverse wandelingen (trails) in het park. Ook is er een bezoekerscentrum.
Het Arches National Park is beroemd vanwege de vele indrukwekkende rotsformaties en balancerende rotsen zoals de Courthouse Towers, Windows Section, Fiery Furnace, Devils Garden, Klondike Bluffs en de Balanced Rock. Er zijn meer dan 2000 gedocumenteerde natuurlijke bruggen (arches), waaronder de Landscape Arch, Double Arch, Double O Arch en Delicate Arch. De kleinste bogen hebben een opening van amper één meter, terwijl de afstand tussen de steunpunten van de grootste boog (de Landscape Arch) 88,4 meter is. In 1991 is er van de Landscape Arch een stuk afgebroken met de afmetingen van 20m bij 3,66m bij 1,33m. Een getuige maakte hiervan een filmpje. Nu is het niet meer toegestaan om onder of op de boog te lopen. In 2005 stortte de Wall Arch in.
In het noorden van het park ligt een gebied dat de Devil's Garden wordt genoemd. Hier ligt een 11 kilometer lang wandelpad waarlangs een aantal bogen te bereiken zijn.
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Het ontstaan van de bogen
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Delicate Arch
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Comments
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Absolutely stunning. A lot of amazing trails (kid friendly too!). One of the most spectacular places I have ever been. Highly recommend. Defintely hike Delicate Arch early it gets crowded and hot. Hidden Gem: Sand Dune Arch
a week ago -
Top 3 national parks in the US! The scenery is unbeatable. There is so much to see, can’t possibly be done in 1 day. Make sure you have a few days here to explore. It’s about a 4 hr drive from SLC. During the summer it is very hot so be prepared with lots of water and sun gear. Enjoy!!
a week ago -
Amazing national park. It is a must go! I went during august, which was warm in the days but cool at night and very early morning. There were less people during the week. Plan on bringing water or fill up at the visitors center. The hikes to the arches that were visible were short and could be completed by almost anyone. I hiked to delicate arch early morning one day (6:30am) and the parking lot was starting to fill out. GET THERE EARLY IF YOU WANT TO DO THIS HIKE. It is a difficult hike depending on your age and body condition, but the pay off is with it. YOU MUST return at night to see the night sky. Simply spectacular. Panorama point fills up quickly at night. I would suggest drive past it and find a good spot on the side. There are plenty of views and hikes to last you at least three days.
2 days ago -
What ana amazing NP! A bit too touristy but definitely worth it. Make sure you go off season or early in the morning and avoid the crowds. Be aware that if there is too many people they close the entrance temporarily.
a week ago -
Amazing views! It’s a short hike up to Delicate Arch. Totally worth the drive and hike. We got to the parking lot at 8am and it was already full. Go early beat the crowds and the heat and see some amazing features.
a week ago -
What a great national park! Of the Utah 5 it is one of the most unique ones for sure. The arches are all beautiful. God truly created some masterpieces here.
a week ago -
So unbelievably beautiful. We went for the sunrise and I HIGHLY recommend that. Wear good hiking boots and prepare to drive for a while to get where you want to be in the park. Parking fills up quick, so arrive early!
2 weeks ago -
I love this place! This was my first time in this national park and I enjoyed my time there. There is a lot of arches and rocks where you can take incredible pictures! Great spots in each trail! I highly recommend this National Park and I would like to come back soon! Visit it! You will love it.
2 weeks ago