A TRIP THROUGH THE PARK (continued)
About half a mile farther uphill is a parking area for viewing the southeastern part of the Fiery Furnace (stop 20), a vast array of towering fins and pinnacles of the reddish Slick Rock Member separated by narrow slots, vaguely resembling flames shooting skyward. The view of the Fiery Furnace in figure 44 was taken about 1 mile farther up the hill. It is not difficult to get lost among this myriad of fins and narrow slots, so ranger-guided tours are conducted during the summer.
About 1 mile farther northwest is a parking area (stop 23) from which a short walk to the north end of Fiery Furnace leads to a narrow slot between high fins (fig. 45), along which a short sandy trail leads to a recess along the southwest wall containing Sand Dune Arch (fig. 46). This hidden arch receives sunshine only near the middle of the day and is a delightful, shady place to rest.
From the entrance to the slot leading to Sand Dune Arch, a trail goes half a mile north across an open field to Broken Arch, shown in figure 16. This field, which separates the Fiery Furnace and Devils Garden areas, is seen from the air in figure 12.
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