Double Arch (Utah)
{{short description|Natural arch in Utah, United States}}
{{other uses|Double Arch (disambiguation)}}
{{distinguish|text = Double O Arch, an arch in the same National park}}
{{distinguish|text = the arches in Glen Canyon that collapsed in 2024}}
{{Infobox landform
| name = Double Arch
| type = Rock arch
| photo = File:USA 10439 Arches National Park Luca Galuzzi 2007.jpg
| photo_caption = View of Double Arch
| map = Utah
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| map_caption = Location in Utah
| coordinates = {{Coord|38.6916474|-109.5406741|type:landmark_region:US-UT|format=dms|display=inline,title}}
| label = Double Arch
| relief =
| location = Arches National Park, Utah, United States
| length = {{cvt|144|ft|m}}
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| height = {{cvt|112|ft|m}}
| elevation = {{cvt|5292|ft|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 {{convert|148|ft|m}} and a height of {{convert|104|ft|m}}.{{cite web|url=http://www.naturalarches.org/db/arches/ut115.htm|title=NABSQNO 12S-626928-4283540|last=Wilbur|first=Jay H.|website=naturalarches.org|publisher=The Natural Arch and Bridge Society|accessdate=10 Mar 2019}} These dimensions give the arch the tallest opening and second-longest span in the park.{{cite web|url=https://www.nps.gov/articles/arch-rock-stars.htm|title=Arches' Rock Stars: Arches National Park|website=www.nps.gov|publisher=National Park Service|accessdate=10 Mar 2019}}
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.{{cite web|url=http://www.naturalarches.org/movies/index.htm|title=Natural Arches at the Movies|last=Wilbur|first=Jay H.|website=naturalarches.org|publisher=The Natural Arch and Bridge Society|accessdate=10 Mar 2019|archive-date=26 November 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131126173533/http://naturalarches.org/movies/index.htm|url-status=live}}
From the Double Arch parking area it is a {{convert|0.5|mi|km|adj=on}} round trip to the arches that may be wheelchair accessible, with assistance.{{cite web|url=https://www.nps.gov/arch/planyourvisit/hiking.htm|title=Hiking: Easy Trails|website=nps.gov|publisher=National Park Service|accessdate=10 Mar 2019|archive-date=13 October 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161013040905/https://www.nps.gov/arch/planyourvisit/hiking.htm|url-status=live}} No guardrails or fences prevent visitors from exploring directly beneath and through the arches.
Gallery
File:Inside Double arch view, Arches NP - September 2004.jpg|The view from inside Double Arch, September 2004
File:Double Arch, Arches NP, UT 8-12 (14989694161).jpg|Double Arch, August 2012
File:Double Arch. Arches NP winter 1978.jpg|Double Arch in winter
File:Double Arch (Arches National Park).jpg|A view of Double Arch, in Arches National Park, Utah, USA near Moab, Utah
See also
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References
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External links
{{commons category|Double Arch (Utah)}}
- [http://www.naturalarches.org/db/arches/ut115.htm Information on Double Arch at The Natural Arch and Bridge Society]
Category:Natural arches of Grand County, Utah
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