Arches National Park: Park Avenue
Hike among high-rise sandstone walls and massive fins on this 1.9-miler that's a perfect introduction to Arches National Park.
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Arches National Park: Devils GardenHike 6.1 miles into a redrock paradise full of wind-and-water sculptures that seem to defy gravity. You'll see seven amazing arches on this route. Arches National Park: Delicate ArchClimb a massive slickrock ribbon and stand beneath one of Arches National Park's most iconic landmarks on this 3.1-mile out-and-back. Arches National Park: Balanced RockThis quick (and scenic) 0.3-mile jaunt loops around the base of Balanced Rock, a teetering sandstone rock formation in Arches National Park. |
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Courtesy of Frank Jensen/Utah Office of Tourism
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