Seeing The Iconic Delicate Arch Covered In Snow Proves That Winter In Utah Is Magical
By Courtnie Erickson|Published December 14, 2022
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From Southern Utah to the Panhandle in Idaho, Courtnie Erickson has lived in what she believes are the best (and the most beautiful!) areas in the country. She graduated with a journalism degree from Utah State University and has more than 15 years of professional writing experience. You’ll likely see her with a Dr. Pepper in her hand and a pair of running shoes on her feet. Courtnie is a writer and editor at OnlyInYourState.
Delicate Arch is one of the most recognizable natural arches in the entire country and a must-visit when at Arches National Park. And while this arch is beautiful any time of the year, there is something truly magical about this natural wonder during the winter in Utah.
With more than 2,000 documented natural arches at Arches National Park, there are plenty of arches to visit. However, Delicate Arch is one that every Utahn should visit at least once.
This impressive arch is approximately 60 feet tall, with an opening that is 46 feet high and 32 feet wide. It is one of the largest free-standing arches in the national park and also one of the most beautiful.
To capture exquisite views of Delicate Arch, you can visit the lower and upper viewpoints, each requiring a short, yet easy walk. However, from these viewpoints, the arch is nearly a mile away.
Arches National Park is one of the busiest national parks in Utah with more than 1.5 million visitors each year. And while summer is a popular time at this park, winter is one of our favorites.
Arches National park typically receives less than one inch of snow per month during the winter, and heavy snowfall is rare, but when the park does receive a dusting of snow, it is magical.
If you plan to hike to Delicate Arch following a snowfall, you must be careful. Winter ice can make portions of the trail extremely dangerous and it isn’t uncommon for rangers to rescue individuals who are not fully prepared or who underestimate the trail’s difficulty.
However, the snowy view of the red rock — at Delicate Arch and elsewhere around the park — underneath a coating of snow is stunning. It’s a view that isn’t always common in this part of the state, but it proves that winter in Utah is absolutely magical.
Have you visited Arches National Park during the winter? Have you ever seen Delicate Arch covered in snow? We’d love to hear all about your experiences in the comments! If you have any winter photos of this national park in the wintertime, feel free to share those as well!
Are you fascinated with Delicate Arch? You aren’t alone. Check out these 15 facts about Delicate Arch that every Utahn should know.
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