The Fiery Furnace trailhead is located roughly 14 miles (23 km) from the park entrance and is situated just north of Salt Valley Overlook. There is a large lot at the trailhead.

The Fiery Furnace is near impossible to navigate without prior experience - there are no marked trails and GPS devices are all but useless - thus a guided hike is the best way to explore this area of Arches National Park. Guided hikes are offered by the National Park Service as well as several local outfitters. The ranger-guided tour offered through the National Park Service is roughly 2 miles from start to finish and, depending on the size of your group, takes between 2.5 and 3 hours to complete. The hike is graded moderately strenuous and involves walking on slick and uneven surfaces, scrambling through tight places and hugging narrow ledges. There is no turning back once the tour departs.

Ranger-guided tours are offered daily from March through October. Reservations for fiery furnace walks, recommended during peak travel seasons, can be made online up to 6 months in advance and must be made at least 4 days before the date of the hike. Permits for individual hikes are available at the Visitor Center.

A fee is charged for ranger-guided Fiery Furnace hikes. Reduced rates are available for seniors and children aged 5 - 12. Tickets can be purchased online.