Arches — Fiery Furnace Route
A maze of vertical sandstone fins requiring a hard-to-get self-guided permit.
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- Region
- Utah, USA
- Country
- United States
- Biome
- Slickrock fin desert (1,500 m)
- Best season
- March – May, October – November
- Difficulty
- moderate
Known for
- Backpacking
- Hiking
- Mountaineering
- Desert Hiking
- Canyoneering
Key takeaways
- Biome: Slickrock fin desert (1,500 m)
- Best season: March – May, October – November
- Difficulty: moderate
- Top activity: backpacking
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Topic summary
A maze of vertical sandstone fins requiring a hard-to-get self-guided permit.
Key takeaways
- Difficulty: moderate
- Best season: March – May, October – November
Intended uses
backpacking
Climate suitability
Slickrock fin desert (1,500 m)
Verification notes
Last verified January 1, 1970.
Region
United States
Biome
Slickrock fin desert (1,500 m)
Difficulty
moderate
Plan with verified data
Arches — Fiery Furnace Route trip tools
Popular pursuits at Arches — Fiery Furnace Route
- Backpacking
Multi-day travel with everything on your back — see the packing blocks below.
- Hiking
Day miles on marked trail, with route notes and trail links below.
- Mountaineering
Glacier and high-route objectives with real consequence.
- Desert Hiking
Water carries and heat management drive the plan.
- Canyoneering
Narrows, downclimbs, and flash-flood timing.
