🏔 Wilderness
Arches Fiery Furnace
About This Permit
Arches National Park's Fiery Furnace is a trailless maze of narrow sandstone fins, arches, and dead-ends requiring either a ranger-led tour or a self-guided permit with mandatory orientation video. No marked trails exist inside the Furnace — navigation is entirely by instinct and topo map.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I explore the Fiery Furnace without a guide?
Yes. A self-guided permit (plus a mandatory orientation video viewable at the visitor center or online) allows independent exploration. Ranger-led tours are also available for those who want navigation help — both are booked on recreation.gov.
Is there a trail in the Fiery Furnace?
No. The Fiery Furnace has no marked trails whatsoever — only the permit boundary. Getting temporarily turned around in the labyrinth of fins and slots is common and part of the experience.
Key Facts
- State
- UT
- Season
- April – October
- Quota
- Limited self-guided tickets per day; ranger-led tours separate
- Trailhead
- Fiery Furnace Trailhead (Arches NP)
- Entry Point
- Fiery Furnace Viewpoint
- Difficulty
- 3/5(Competitive)
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