I'm going to Arches in a few days and would looking for an awesome hike idea. I only have about 1.5 to 2 days to explore. The only stipulation is that the hike can't exceed 10 hrs round trip. Maybe some of you know of a couple hikes that are 4-6 hrs a piece. I want to get a chance to see the most dramatic views possible and get the biggest bang for my buck.

I am also driving through the park so I can explore other areas.

Any ideas would be highly appreciated. Thank you for all your help.

The ranger lead hike through Fiery Furnace is excellent. It can be tough to get a reservation at times since you have to make them in person and they can be booked for 3-4 days. Most of the other trails are within your time frame and all are amazing. If you want a long remote hike go to Canyonlands.

ARCHES hikes you can and should do:
1. Delicate Arch
2. Devil's Garden Loop
3. Fiery Furnace

Additional recommendations in the area:

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Delicate Arch is definitely the best bank for the buck. I also really enjoyed the 5 mile round trip hike to Dark Angel. This hike goes right by Landscape Arch. Sometimes the easy ones are really great like Park Avenue and the Windows

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My favorites are:
Delicate Arch (not so much for the hike which is all uphill going but the prize at the end)
Fiery Furnace (3.5 hours and a lot of fun)
The Windows section (because you can climb in and thru the Windows, Double Arch and Turret Arch all concentrated)

None of the hikes are very long at Arches are very long.
Our favorite is the primitive trail that goes out past Landscape Arch. As has been mentioned, Delecate Arch is a 'must see'. We also ejoyed the Tower Arch hike since it is off the beaten path and there are few hikers that go there.

In Arches, my favorites:

Delicate Arch
Fiery Furnace
Double O - out past Landscape

Outside the park, my best recommendations are:

Corona Arch, fun hike, big pay off
Negro Bill Canyon to Rainbow Arch

Have fun and get that res for the Fiery Furnace first thing!

Schedule your day so that you will be up at Delicate Arch at sunset for the best lighting for photos. This is one of the icons of the West along with Half Dome, El Capitan, and Toroweap.