Best places: Scenic spots in Fruita, United States

Cliff's-edge sandstone arch framing an iconic sunrise view of the red rock canyon landscape below.

Reservoir & forested mountain views from an observation point popular for picnics & weddings.

Scenic pullout & easy 2-mi. hike along the mesa rim with sweeping vistas of dramatic canyon terrain.

181,152-acre national forest with stunning mountain & water views & no private vehicles admitted.

Sandstone formation & popular photo op with 2 big arches springing from the same side foundation.

Accessible via a 1.5-mi. hiking trail with cables, this red sandstone arch is a popular photo spot.

Vista point & photography site offering up-close views of steep mesa drop-offs & Shafer Trail Road.

Sandstone formation with a shaded, ground-level arch, accessible via a beachlike trail of red sand.

Arches' longest sandstone span, measuring 290 ft. across, accessible via the Devils Garden trail.

👍👍 Spectacular views! Absolutely breathtaking! Pictures are great but the feeling you get from being there is indescribable. You must check this place out if you’re in the area. The way the place got it’s name is a bit sad. Definitely check this place out! Hands down! I highly recommend this sta...

👍👍 If you've been stuck on the road driving for hours from point A to point B, this is a great place to stop. I know there are all sorts of other places to stop on the route but this is where we ended up. There was a small public restroom which was great, and a fantastic view with a little but to read...

👍👍 Absolutely beautiful lake that can’t even be truly captured by photographs. I visit family in the area and have always wanted to do this hike and see the lake and waterfalls. I’m not going to lie, after reading many reviews I was a bit hesitant on hiking this due to the difficulty and challenges I m...

Scenic, low elevation district featuring colorful sandstone spires plus hiking, camping & 4x4 tours.

Landmark featuring a huge sandstone block appearing to balance precariously on a thin rock column.

👍👍 Not for the faint of heart!!! Go slow, be careful. I didn't know this was a thing and gmaps just led me through this adventure on my way from Natural Arches. My heart was in my throat the entire drive down but you know what? I felt alive and the views are amazing. I had a Tacoma so the road quality...