Park Avenue Trail — Your FIRST Hike in Arches National Park

Описание: Park Avenue Trail is most visitors' first hike in Arches National Park — and it sets the tone for everything that comes after. In this trail guide, I'll walk you through everything you need to know: when to go, what to expect on the trail, a hidden arch most people walk right past, and whether this hike is actually worth your time on a packed Arches itinerary. (Hint: It IS... At least go to the viewpoint)

📍 Quick Stats:
Distance: 1.8 miles roundtrip (or 1 mile one-way with a shuttle)
Elevation Change: 322 ft
Time: ~1 hour
Difficulty: Moderate
Trailhead: 3.6 miles from Arches Visitor Center

🎒 What You Need to Know:
– NEW for 2026: Arches does NOT require a timed entry reservation
– No water on the trail. Bring your own, even for an hour.
– No dogs allowed. Service animals only.
– Park entrance fee required. See this video for all the details as things are a bit more complex in 2026:    • 2026 National Park Changes: Fees, Passes, ...  

I'm Blake — I've hiked over 20,000 trail miles including the Appalachian Trail (both directions), the PCT, the PNT, the Colorado Trail, and spent extensive time below the rim of the Grand Canyon. I make trail guides to help you get the most out of every hike.

🏜️ More Arches Trail Guides:
   • Arches National Park  

National Park hike link: https://www.nps.gov/places/park-avenu...

🔔 New trail guides all the time! — subscribe so you don't miss the next one.

#archesnationalpark #parkavenue #utah #hikingarches #moab #trailguide #nationalparks