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Arches National Park |
Description:
Arches National Park preserves over two thousand natural sandstone arches, including the world-famous Delicate Arch, in addition to a variety of unique geological resources and formations. In some areas, faulting has exposed millions of years of geologic history.The extraordinary features of the park, including balanced rocks, fins and pinnacles, are highlighted by a striking environment of contrasting colors, landforms and textures.
Arches is located in southeast Utah, 5 miles north of Moab.
Designations:
Arches National Monument (April 12, 1929)
Arches National Park (November 12, 1971)
Accessibility:
Visitors with mobility impairments can access the visitor center, restrooms throughout the park, Devils Garden Campground site #37, the Park Avenue Viewpoint and the Delicate Arch Viewpoint.
For visitors with hearing impairments, a variety of publications may be obtained at the Visitor Center. Wayside exhibits with illustrations and text on natural and cultural features are situated throughout the Park and in the Vistitor Center.
Park Information is also available by TDD phone at (435) 719-2319.
Getting Around:
Sightseeing is usually by car, bike or foot.
Activites:
Auto_Touring | Biking | Camping | Climbing | Educational Programs | Hiking | Backpacking | Nature Walks | And more.
Facilities:
Visitor_Centers | CampGrounds | Picnic Areas | Comfort Stations | Museum Exhibits | Tours & Guided Activities | And more.
Nature: Wildflowers | And more.
Directions to Arches National Park
Plane:
Commercial airlines serve Grand Junction, CO and Salt Lake City, UT. From Salt Lake City, a small commuter airline flies to
Moab
Car:
The entrance to Arches is located 5 miles north of Moab along Highway 191.
Public Transportation
There is no public transportation to Arches.
Nearby Parks:
Canyonlands National Park
Hovenweep National Monument
Natural Bridges National Monument
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Contact Information for Arches National Park
PO Box 907
Moab, UT
84532-0907
Phone: (435)719-2299
Fax: 435-719-2305
Located near Moab, UT
For more information on Arches National Park
Information on this page provided by the NPS.
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