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Basically all of the famous Instagram spots in Sedona, Arizona,  require steep climbs and rock scrambling, but the pretty pictures make the hikes look easy. Here’s what to know.

1. Bring hiking boots with good traction.

I saw some people with tennis shoes, and they were slipping like crazy. If you have older hiking boots, test the traction before you leave to make sure you don’t need to buy a new pair.

2. Bring extra water.

We went through our 2L hydration bladders full of water by mile 3 every day. Do yourself a favor and bring more water than you think you’ll need. People die on these trails because of dehydration!

3. Come prepared to climb.

If you visit the caves, you will be climbing high, slippery ledges. Some hikes even require vertical rock climbing experience (I’m looking at you, Keyhole Cave). Always watch your footing and be EXTRA careful.

Would you brave these Sedona hikes?

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1. Checking @hotwire, and filtering by hotel class and prices low to high.

2. Booking through @safaratravels to earn 10% cash back on every single booking. (Use the link on my profile to get $50 off your first booking!)

3. Adding reservation notes when I’m celebrating a big day (wedding, anniversary, honeymoon, birthday, etc.) to get free upgrades! I never expect to get anything free, but I always add it to the reservation notes just in case they offer celebratory amenities. My last anniversary stay, we got a free king suite upgrade, champagne toasts (plural), free dessert and free drinks. 🔥

4. Travel hacking, AKA using paid-off credit card points to book free hotel stays.

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Did you know Northern Ireland and Ireland are completely separate countries?

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The Republic Of Ireland (AKA Ireland), on the other hand, is part of the EU, which means the Irish flag is flown and euro (€) is the currency used.

Regardless, when you visit Ireland, you CAN’T miss visiting Northern Ireland too.

Here are the 7 best things to do in Northern Ireland:

1. Carrick-A-Rede Rope Bridge
2. The Dark Hedges
3. Walking alpacas with @northcoastalpacas
4. Giant’s Causeway
5. Mussenden Temple
6. Downhill Beach
7. Dunluce Castle

Did you know Ireland and Northern Ireland are separate countries? 🇮🇪🇬🇧

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7 Insanely Easy Hikes In Arches National Park

April 13, 2022

Arches National Park is easily one of the most iconic National Parks in all of the United States. Located in Moab, Utah, Arches boasts otherworldly rock formations, massive natural arches and plenty of mountainous desert hikes.

While everyone would love to witness the epic Arches, not everyone enjoys difficult, sweaty, dangerous hikes (myself included).

Luckily, many of the best arches in Arches National Park are accessible by easy hikes or no hiking at all. Here are seven insanely easy hikes in Arches National Park that will make your park visit worthwhile.

7 Insanely Easy Hikes In Arches National Park

Can You See The Arches Without Hiking?

You can see some of the arches without hiking in Arches National Park, such as the famous Double Arch. However, the majority of the best arches do require at least a short walk to see.

Note, you can also see arches beginning to form in the red rock formations without hiking if you look closely. You’ll see most of these formations near Park Avenue and the Courthouse Towers at the southernmost area of the park.

1. Double Arch

The first of these easy hikes in Arches National Park is the iconic Double Arch.

Honestly, Double Arch solicits virtually no hike at all. You can see the arch from the parking lot, and to get to the base of the arch, you only need to walk about three to five minutes.

Total Walking Distance (out and back): 0.6 miles
AllTrails Difficulty Rating: Easy

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2. Windows And Turret Arches (Easy Hikes In Arches National Park)

The Windows Loop And Turret Arch Trail is a loop trail that features three arches: the Windows Arches and the Turret Arch.

The Windows Arches are two football-shaped arches that sit right next to each other, giving the appearance of two rounded windows from the trail. On the other hand, Turret Arch is a one-of-a-kind formation that arches between two giant hoodoo-like rock formations.

If you only want to take one of the longer walks on this list, I suggest you opt for the famous Landscape Arch, which I’ll discuss soon. But, this easy hike is noteworthy, nonetheless.

Total Walking Distance: 1.2 miles
AllTrails Difficulty Rating: Easy

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3. Balanced Rock

Like Double Arch, Balanced Rock is visible from the parking lot and does not require any hiking.

In fact, you can see Balanced Rock from the comfort of your car as you drive through the southern region of the park.

Additionally, there is an extremely short loop trail if you would like to walk toward the base of Balanced Rock (only 0.3 miles). But, again, you can see the formation from your car, too.

Total Walking Distance: 0.3 miles
AllTrails Difficulty Rating: Easy

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4. Sand Dune Arch (Easy Hikes In Arches National Park)

Next, Sand Dune Arch offers an incredibly unique and secluded natural archway tucked in the middle of, you guessed it, a sand dune.

Furthermore, Sand Dune Arch resembles the shape of a bow tie, much like the nearby Bowtie Arch or the national park’s very own Twisted Doughnut Arch

Total Walking Distance: 0.3 miles
AllTrails Difficulty Rating: Easy

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5. Landscape Arch

On the contrary, Landscape Arch is a strikingly long, straight, thin arch that crosses over a wide span of desert wildlife.

Landscape Arch is one of the most well-known arches in Arches National Park — and for good reason. It’s memorable by its fragile shape, and it’s fairly easy to get to.

The walk to the arch is less than one mile (1.9 miles total out and back); plus, the trail is paved all the way until the last sandy section of the hike.

Again, if you’re debating on hiking to Landscape Arch or the Windows/Turret Arches, I would personally recommend Landscape because of its delicate shape and popularity.

Total Walking Distance: 1.9 miles
AllTrails Difficulty Rating: Easy

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6. Visit The Arches Viewpoints (Easy Hikes In Arches National Park)

Drive-up viewpoints are a non-hiker’s best case scenario. There are numerous viewpoints to see at Arches National Park, and all they require is parking and briefly hopping out of your car.

Most of the red-rock viewpoints are located in the southern area of the park. These viewpoints include but are not limited to: Courthouse Towers, Balanced Rock, Park Avenue and Petrified Dunes.

Moreover, other viewpoints worth mentioning include the Lower Delicate Arch viewpoint, Upper Delicate Arch viewpoint, Fiery Furnace and Salt Valley Overlook.

Total Walking Distance: None

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7. Petroglyphs Near The Delicate Arch Trailhead (Easy Hikes In Arches National Park)

Finally, the last of the easy hikes at Arches National Park is the short, flat walk to Wolfe Ranch and the nearby petroglyphs.

In a matter of minutes walking, you’ll find yourself looking at authentic Native American petroglyphs, as well as an old abandoned ranch.

This trail is located near the Delicate Arch trailhead (you can see the ranch from the parking lot), thus making it a perfect beginning or end to the Delicate Arch hike. I’ll talk more about the Delicate Arch hike next!

Total Walking Distance: 0.5 miles
AllTrails Difficulty Rating: Easy

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How Hard Is The Hike To Delicate Arch?

The hike to Delicate Arch will make you breath heavy, and you’ll probably have to take a few breaks, but it is not a hard hike overall.

Obviously, if you have health-related issues (hips, legs, heart, elevation sickness, etc.), then I recommend opting out of the Delicate Arch hike and heading to the Lower Delicate Arch viewpoint instead. You’ll still be able to see the arch, just not from the Arch’s base.

Otherwise, any healthy non-hiker should be able to conquer the Delicate Arch hike with a few breaks here and there.

Total Hiking Distance: 3.2 miles
AllTrails Difficulty Rating: Moderate

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Is The Hike To Delicate Arch Scary?

Unless you have a diagnosable, irrational fear of heights, the hike to Delicate Arch is not scary.

There is a really steep climb for the first half of the hike, which may be intimidating toward the top if you’re afraid of heights. There are also a couple cliff-like drop-offs next to the trail toward the end of the hike.

Other than those elements, the Delicate Arch hike is not scary at all.

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Do you have any other questions about Arches National Park or the surrounding Moab area? Ask me in the comments below or feel free to message me on Instagram. I will personally reply!

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Indigo Sahara is a full-time travel blogger and photographer who has lived abroad twice, journeyed through 10+ countries and learned multiple languages. Since graduating with her master's degree, her goal now is to make travel accessible to all.

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Basically all of the famous Instagram spots in Sedona, Arizona,  require steep climbs and rock scrambling, but the pretty pictures make the hikes look easy. Here’s what to know.

1. Bring hiking boots with good traction.

I saw some people with tennis shoes, and they were slipping like crazy. If you have older hiking boots, test the traction before you leave to make sure you don’t need to buy a new pair.

2. Bring extra water.

We went through our 2L hydration bladders full of water by mile 3 every day. Do yourself a favor and bring more water than you think you’ll need. People die on these trails because of dehydration!

3. Come prepared to climb.

If you visit the caves, you will be climbing high, slippery ledges. Some hikes even require vertical rock climbing experience (I’m looking at you, Keyhole Cave). Always watch your footing and be EXTRA careful.

Would you brave these Sedona hikes?

#arizonahiking #arizonatrail #sedonaarizona #sedonahiking #arizonalife #sedona #sedonaaz
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I’ve stayed at countless luxury hotels on a budget — including The Pfister, Pheonix Copenhagen, fancy Hilton franchises and the W Seattle (Ed Sheeran also happened to be staying there), just to name a few.

Here’s how!

1. Checking @hotwire, and filtering by hotel class and prices low to high.

2. Booking through @safaratravels to earn 10% cash back on every single booking. (Use the link on my profile to get $50 off your first booking!)

3. Adding reservation notes when I’m celebrating a big day (wedding, anniversary, honeymoon, birthday, etc.) to get free upgrades! I never expect to get anything free, but I always add it to the reservation notes just in case they offer celebratory amenities. My last anniversary stay, we got a free king suite upgrade, champagne toasts (plural), free dessert and free drinks. 🔥

4. Travel hacking, AKA using paid-off credit card points to book free hotel stays.

What city do you want to visit and stay in a luxury hotel on a budget?

Save these tips for easy access later!

#luxuryonabudget #luxuryhotels #budgettravel #budgettraveller #budgettraveltips #travelonabudget #traveltip #travelhacks
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I just stayed at @thepfisterhotel for less than $200/night because I discovered the @safaratravels app.

With every single booking through Safara you get 10% cash back, including hotels booked with cash back credits. 💸

They have 1M+ perfectly curated hotels to choose from in cities all over the world.

AND you can get $50 OFF your first booking using the link in my profile! 🤯

Hurry up and claim your $50 off before the offer is gone!

(affiliate) #pfisterhotel #thepfisterhotel #safaratravels #travelonabudget #luxuryonabudget #budgettravel #budgettraveller #budgettraveltips
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Kenny, thanks for being you. You’re the best. Happy anniversary. Love you! 🤍
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Did you know Northern Ireland and Ireland are completely separate countries?

It’s true! Northern Ireland is still part of the UK, which means the UK flag is flown and pounds (£) is the currency used.

The Republic Of Ireland (AKA Ireland), on the other hand, is part of the EU, which means the Irish flag is flown and euro (€) is the currency used.

Regardless, when you visit Ireland, you CAN’T miss visiting Northern Ireland too.

Here are the 7 best things to do in Northern Ireland:

1. Carrick-A-Rede Rope Bridge
2. The Dark Hedges
3. Walking alpacas with @northcoastalpacas
4. Giant’s Causeway
5. Mussenden Temple
6. Downhill Beach
7. Dunluce Castle

Did you know Ireland and Northern Ireland are separate countries? 🇮🇪🇬🇧

#northernireland #northernirelandtourism #irelandtravel #causewaycoast #causewaycoastalroute #carrickarede #darkhedges #giantscauseway #mussendentemple #dunlucecastle

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