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Most of the park\u2019s namesake arches are made up of ancient beaches and Sahara-esque sand dunes that edged an inland sea 140 to 180 million years ago. This coral-hued Entrada layer was buried a mile deep by later sediment, whose weight helped cement it into sand-stone. The 300-million-year-old salt beds below shifted under the growing weight, buckling the Entrada sandstone into long accordion-like joints. After erosion carried away the sediment above, rainwater fell into these joints, widening them until they formed freestanding slabs of stone called fins. Rainwater continues to erode the sandstone, forming cavities in the fins and sometimes resulting in freestanding arches.<\/p>\n

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Just as arches continue to be created, so they fall, as did Wall Arch, the park\u2019s 12th largest span, in 2008. Landscape Arch is so close to falling that no one is allowed near it. As timeless and enduring as the park appears to be, this is a surprisingly fragile environment.<\/p>\n

It doesn\u2019t take much to upset the land\u2019s delicate balance. A misplaced footstep off-trail, where the park\u2019s soil crust is knit in knobby clumps of moss, lichen, and bacteria, can destroy decades of growth, leaving soils vulnerable to erosion.<\/p>\n

As this small park receives more than a million visitors each year, its delicate nature is put to the test. A healthy respect for the natural forces at work only enhances appreciation of the park\u2019s awe-inspiring sights.<\/p>\n

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Parking lots often overflow. Visit the most crowded sites\u2014Devils Garden, The Windows,<\/strong> and Delicate Arch<\/strong>\u2014 early in the morning or late in the day. If you only have several hours, you can stroll along the 1-mile Park Avenue Trail,<\/strong> stop at Balanced Rock,<\/strong> and walk through some of the park\u2019s largest arches at The Windows.<\/p>\n

A half day or longer allows time to add on Landscape Arch<\/strong> in Devils Garden,<\/strong> with time left over for a sunset pilgrimage to Delicate Arch (expect crowds). Depending on park schedules, all-day visitors could get the chance to experience a ranger-led guided walk through Fiery Furnace<\/strong> or the entire Devils Garden Trail<\/strong>\u2014but be sure to reserve ahead.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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How to get there<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The park entrance is 5 miles north of Moab on U.S. 191, which continues 25 miles to the Crescent Junction exit of I-70.<\/span><\/p>\n

When to go<\/h3>\n

Snowfall can glaze the slickrock from late Nov. through Feb., yet trails remain open. Blustery spring storms bring April and May wildflowers, while monsoon thunderstorms moderate scorching summer temperatures in July and Aug., resulting in a second wildflower bloom in early fall.<\/span><\/p>\n

Visitor Center<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Arches Visitor Center is open daily; hours vary by season.<\/span><\/p>\n

Headquarters<\/h3>\n

2282 SW Resource Blvd. Moab, UT 84532 nps.gov\/arch 435-719-2100<\/span><\/p>\n

Camping<\/h3>\n

From March through Oct., plan on making reservations to secure a spot at the 50-site Devils Garden Campground<\/strong> (recreation.com<\/a>; 877-444-6777 or 518- 885-3639). In winter, sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis.<\/p>\n

Lodging<\/h3>\n

While there is no lodging in the park, nearby Moab<\/strong> (discovermoab .com<\/a>) offers a full roster of B&Bs, condo rentals, motels, hotels, and riverside resorts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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