3. Enjoy sunrise or sunset at Delicate Arch →
Delicate Arch is without a doubt the most famous arch in the park and perhaps in the world. Depending on how you look at it, sunset can be the best or worst time of day.
Sunset gives you the best light on the arch, but it is the busiest time. We chose to avoid the crowds and try our luck at sunrise.
The 5 kilometer walk can be tricky to navigate in the dark as there are many sections where it is easy to get lost, but we were able to reach the Arch before sunrise and we enjoyed the Arch peacefully with two other people.
Even when busy, the iconic arch is still worth a visit. However, the rest of the park has plenty of incredible rock formations, including arches, fins, balanced rocks and more, without the crowds.
Photography tip: If you go at sunrise, the best light is before the sun rises over the horizon. Then you get mixed light on the arch from the high rocks to its left.
See more: Nice arch hike in Arches National Park
