Event Details (U.S. National Park Service)

Fee:

Fiery Furnace loop hike tickets cost $16 for adults, $8 for children age 5-12. Children under age 5 are not allowed. An adult must accompany all children age 12 and under. You must purchase tickets in advance.

Repeating Event

Days:

Every day

Dates:

May 01, 2019 to September 28, 2019

Time:

9:00 AM, 9:30 AM

Duration:

2 hours and 30 minutes

Type of Event

Hike

Two Fiery Furnace hikes are offered daily, once at 9 am, and once at 9:30 am. You must purchase tickets in advance.

Description

What should I expect?

Everyone attending a Fiery Furnace hike should be aware of the challenging nature of the terrain and properly equipped for current conditions, including temperature extremes. During these physically demanding hikes, you will walk and climb on irregular and broken sandstone, along narrow ledges above drop-offs, and in loose sand. There are gaps you must jump across and narrow places that you must squeeze into and pull yourself up and through. In some places, you must hold yourself off the ground by pushing against the sandstone walls with your hands and feet.

Due to the maze-like nature of the terrain, all participants must complete the hike once they enter the Fiery Furnace.

To better judge the hikes' difficulty, you can watch a video or view a photo gallery.

You must wear good hiking shoes or boots with gripping soles. No sandals or high heeled shoes are allowed. Each person must carry at least one quart or liter of water. You should stow water and other gear in a backpack so that your hands are free to help navigate the terrain. Tripods are not recommended.

Age Restrictions: Due to the terrain's difficulty, we do not allow children under the age of 5 on either hike. An adult must accompany all children aged 12 and under.

Do I need to check in?

Yes, if you have a reservation, you must check in—in person—at Arches Visitor Center at least one hour before the hike begins, or up to four days in advance

More information

Reservation or Registration: Yes

You must purchase tickets in advance. Morning hikes are available for reservation up to six months in advance at Recreation.gov. Hikes fill months in advance. If other hikes are available, you can purchase tickets at Arches Visitor Center.

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