Remnants of the Past A short walk up the trail brings you to the Wolfe cabin. John Wesley Wolfe and his son Fred settled on the banks of Salt Wash around 1898. Drawn by the climate, which was drier and "healthier" than their previous home in Ohio, John and Fred spent more than a decade leading lives of solitude and hard work. Beyond the cabing you can see rock art created by the Ute people depicting a hunting scene with riders on horseback from around the 1700s. While the human story goes back thousands of years, the geologic story reaches much further. The remnant of rock born about 150 million years ago currently known as Delicate Arch, serves as most travelers' destination. Surrounded by sky and pierced by nature, Delicate Arch stands as an iconic image of Arches National Park. Trail Information The trail leading to Delicate Arch is 3 miles (4.8 km) round-trip and features a 480 foot (146 meter) elevation gain with no shade. The trail is well defined for about the first half mile then steeply climbs up an open slickrock slope. Just before reaching the arch, the trail traverses a rock ledge for about 200 yards (183 meters). Follow the cairns. This trail can be strenuous, especially during hot weather. Carry and drink at least 2 liters of water per person.