Park Avenue (Arches National Park)

Stats

Length:	1.00 miles
Difficulty:	Kid Friendly
Estimated Hike Time:	15-20 Minutes
Trail Type:	One Way
Elevation Low:	4,547 feet
Elevation High:	4,243 feet
Total Elevation Gain:	-304 feet
Optimal Season:	Year Round
Best Access Point:	Moab

Summary

Wonderful short kid friendly hike leading through a small canyon bottom with towering skyscraper cliffs. Great for photo opportunities!

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Overview

The rock spires of the walls surrounding the trail are amazing and very picturesque and resembles the towers of New York City, thus the name, Park Avenue. Being one of the shorter hikes in Arches National Park as well close to the entrance, this is a great way to start your day!

Directions

gps coordinates of trailhead:

38.624081, -109.600029

Trail Information

The trail itself is pretty moderate and great for most kids. The trail follows a wash through a small canyon with tall rock faces on each side. The fins of the rocks on the east side resemble tall sky scrapers along a cityscape such as New York. The start of the trail does descend rapidly compared to the rest of the trail but there after it will be smooth sailing. The trail will continue to the North and end at Courthouse Towers.

There are side trails that lead through the two side canyons, but unless you have written permission from the ranger station, please stay on the trail. There will be little surprises on this short hike and is a great warm up for the rest of Arches.

Additional information: If you have a shuttle driver, you can begin at one point and be picked up at the other. For round-trip hiking, retrace your steps along the trail rather than walk along the park road.

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Posted By: Adam Gilbert

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