Double Arch (Utah)

Natural arch in Utah, United States
38°41′30″N 109°32′26″W / 38.6916474°N 109.5406741°W / 38.6916474; -109.5406741[1]LocationArches National Park, Utah, United StatesDimensions
 • Length144 ft (44 m) • Height112 ft (34 m)Elevation5,292 ft (1,613 m)
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Double Arch is a close-set pair of natural arches in Arches National Park in southern Grand County, Utah, United States, that is one of the better known features of the park.

Description

Double Arch was formed differently from most of the arches in the park. It is what is known as a pothole arch, formed by water erosion from above rather than more typical erosion from the side. The larger opening has a span of 148 feet (45 m) and a height of 104 feet (32 m).[2] These dimensions give the arch the tallest opening and second-longest span in the park.[3]

The area was used as a backdrop for the opening scene of Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, in which the arches are briefly visible. However, the cave shown in the movie does not exist.[4]

From the Double Arch parking area it is a 0.5-mile (0.80 km) round trip to the arches that may be wheelchair accessible, with assistance.[5] No guardrails or fences prevent visitors from exploring directly beneath and through the arches.

  • The view from inside Double Arch, September 2004
    The view from inside Double Arch, September 2004
  • Double Arch, August 2012
    Double Arch, August 2012
  • Double Arch in winter
    Double Arch in winter
  • A view of Double Arch, in Arches National Park, Utah, USA near Moab, Utah
    A view of Double Arch, in Arches National Park, Utah, USA near Moab, Utah

See also

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References

  1. ^ a b "Double Arch". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. ^ Wilbur, Jay H. "NABSQNO 12S-626928-4283540". naturalarches.org. The Natural Arch and Bridge Society. Retrieved 10 Mar 2019.
  3. ^ "Arches' Rock Stars: Arches National Park". www.nps.gov. National Park Service. Retrieved 10 Mar 2019.
  4. ^ Wilbur, Jay H. "Natural Arches at the Movies". naturalarches.org. The Natural Arch and Bridge Society. Archived from the original on 26 November 2013. Retrieved 10 Mar 2019.
  5. ^ "Hiking: Easy Trails". nps.gov. National Park Service. Archived from the original on 13 October 2016. Retrieved 10 Mar 2019.
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