MOAB, Utah (ABC4) — A woman died while hiking on a famous southern Utah trail in Arches National Park.
Officials said the woman, identified as a 58-year-old St. George resident, was hiking the Delicate Arch Trail in the National Park when she reportedly had a medical issue late Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 20.
Personnel from the Grand County Sheriff’s Department, Grand County EMS, and Classic Air Medical responded and provided CPR and resuscitation efforts, however, they were unsuccessful. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Grand County Sheriff’s Office and the National Park Service are investigating the incident and no additional information was made available at the time.
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The Delicate Arch Trail is one of Utah’s most popular and famous hikes. The iconic arch at the end of the trail serves as a symbol for Utah’s red rock landscapes. According to the National Park Service, people come from all over the world to see the geological feature.
The short trail is three miles roundtrip, but it should not be underestimated. The first leg of the trail goes steadily uphill and climbs nearly 500 feet before reaching the arch.
The National Park Service said hikers should carefully consider weather conditions as well as their own health and fitness before setting off to see Delicate Arch. Rangers reportedly frequently rescue people who underestimate the trail’s difficulty.
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