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Fiery Furnace

Arches National Park, UT
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Type: Geologic Formations, Hiking Trails
Activities: Hiking, Watching sunrise/sunset, Group tours/walking tour
Description: Excellent hike, especially with a guide, and a wonderful opportunity for sunset photos.
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indianapolis
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2013 via mobile

Took morning guided hike. The ranger shared very interesting information about the arches and the flora and fauna of the area. Landscape is beautiful and you hike terrain that is engaging and unusual. You also see some unusual arches. Ranger did an outstanding job. If you go to Arches, do not miss it.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2013

This is not a hike for children under 10. Overall it is majestic and dead quiet. If you want a cooler hike that stays out of the sun 70% of the time, this is the one for you.

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Moab, Utah
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2013

Drop to the bottom of red rock fins, See desert wildlife. Grat rock formation, arches, canyons. Great adventure. " Be careful you don't ge tlost"

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California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2013

Our Park Ranger was very passionate and knowledgeable (like most other rangers in Arches, so I hear). The tour was very exciting for my teen boy as we had to climb up, down and through some tricky spots along the tour. But do not fear, some of our companion tourists were much older and still made it through and thoroughly... More

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New Prague, Minnesota
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2013

We took the ranger-led 2 PM tour in late April. It was a cool day in Arches, and were happy we dressed in layers. The temp in the Furnace can be ~10 degrees cooler, but all depends on where you're at. Also, make sure to manage your liquid intake before the tour; it's a solid 3 hours till you're back... More

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Helena, Montana
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2013

Truly the highlight of our trip. The ranger was amazing, the views incredible, and the teamwork exhibited by the hikers was noteworthy (I called it the "push-pull"...my husband would give me a "push" up some of the more difficult areas, and the guy in front of me would offer his hand for a "pull;" my husband would then offer his... More

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Scotland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 29, 2013 via mobile

We booked the ranger-led walk (and I would have been quite wary doing this scramble without a guide) and had a massively entertaining, awe-inspiring trip into the beautiful fiery furnace; plenty of scrabbling, with arches and geology from our knowledgeable guide. Only wish I could have tipped the ranger (it's not allowed).

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Denver, Colorado
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 24, 2013

If it's your first time, don't try this without a ranger. I am good with directions, and I would never have found my way out without difficulty. Ranger Karen made this a very fun experience. If you're a hardcore hiker, be patient, because you're only as fast as the slowest person. However, the scenery within the furnace is fascinating, and... More

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Fruita, Colorado
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 18, 2013

This hike requires a guide. A maze of red rock that takes you to unique formations. I would do this again.

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Salem, Ma.
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 25, 2012

We did the 10am ranger led hike the first part of October and was the best hike we had on our trip.The hike gives you an up close look at at the Fiery Furnace area of the park, from narrow openings to hidden arches to views most of the visitors do not get to see. If visiting Canyon lands this... More

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