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Double Arch (Utah)

Coordinates: 38°41′30″N 109°32′26″W / 38.6916474°N 109.5406741°W / 38.6916474; -109.5406741
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Double Arch
View of Double Arch
View of Double Arch
Double Arch is located in Utah
Double Arch
Double Arch
Location in Utah
Coordinates: 38°41′30″N 109°32′26″W / 38.6916474°N 109.5406741°W / 38.6916474; -109.5406741[1]
LocationArches National Park, Utah, United States
Dimensions
 • Length144 ft (44 m)
 • Height112 ft (34 m)
Elevation5,292 ft (1,613 m)

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

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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.

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See also

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References

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  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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