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- Things to Do Around Arches National Park
- Things to Do Near Balanced Rock
- Things to Do Near Delicate Arch Viewpoint
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1. Junior Ranger
- Kids can learn to become stewards of the land in this innovative program
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- Nile Expert Tip: Gets kids involved and learning about the park in a way that's fun
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2. Delicate Arch Viewpoint
- Quick .5 mile walk to viewpoint of famous icon
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3. Sand Dune Arch
- Short, shady hike to a unique arch is popular with kids
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4. Broken Arch
- Easy 1.3 mile hike through grassy meadow
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5. Landscape Arch
- Easy, some elevation gain. Possibly the world's longest natural arch. 2 miles roundtrip.
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6. Devils Garden Primitive Loop Hike
- 5-mile strenuous loop through and around Devils Garden area. Features 8 arches
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7. Fiery Furnace
- Exciting labyrinth of sandstone. Permit required. Best for over 5 years of age.
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8. Tower Arch
- 2.4 mile hike - remote. Check road conditions first.
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9. Klondike Bluffs
- Mysterious and secluded bluffs in Arches
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10. Goblin Valley State Park
- Hike through goblin-like sculptures of rock called hoodoos
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The Best of NileGuide
- Fun is the name of the game at Arches! We listed some of our favorite fun hikes, ranging from easy fun to challenging fun to remote fun. Get ready to discover the top fun things to do in Arches National Park. For the younger members of the family, the Arches Junior Ranger Program offers hands-on activities that stretch their minds and exercise their energy at the same time. Earning a badge can be a very fun way to learn about this amazing natural playground.The easier hikes make the cut because they reveal some great Arches views yet can be tackled by most visitors. Sand Dune and Broken Arch are simple to reach. Landscape Arch is slightly longer, but it's totally fun to say you've been to what might be the world's longest natural arch. In fact, the entire surrounding Devils Garden Loop trail is pretty darn fun, no matter how little or much of it you do, since it contains a significant number of excellent arches.Tower Arch is more off the beaten path, which is fun in that you have fewer crowds to compete with on the trail. The Fiery Furnace is just awesome because you get to explore, crawl over, and hop onto many of the park's geologic features. We put Klondike Bluffs on the list because it's less visited and more adventuresome to reach, which some people think is a ton of fun. And neighboring Moab? Well, that town was practically invented for having fun.
