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Coordinates: 38°46′28″N 109°35′24″W / 38.7744231°N 109.5901201°W / 38.7744231; -109.5901201
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| type = [[Rock arch]]
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| photo_caption = View of the arch
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Revision as of 20:00, 27 January 2024

Skyline Arch
View of the arch
View of the arch
Skyline Arch is located in Utah
Skyline Arch
Skyline Arch
Location in Utah
Skyline Arch is located in the United States
Skyline Arch
Skyline Arch
Location in Utah
Coordinates: 38°46′28″N 109°35′24″W / 38.7744231°N 109.5901201°W / 38.7744231; -109.5901201[1]
LocationMoab, Utah, United States
Dimensions
 • Length33 ft (10 m)
 • Height77 ft (23 m)
Elevation5,243 ft (1,598 m)

Skyline Arch is a large natural arch located in Arches National Park near Moab, Utah, named because of its positioning on the horizon.[2] The arch itself is one of the more popular landmarks in Arches National Park, visible from many areas of the park.[3] A large boulder fell out of Skyline Arch in 1940, roughly doubling the size of the opening by half. Boulders from the collapse remain, and can be seen below the arch today.[4]

Access

Although the arch can be seen from the trailhead, it can be accessed via a short 0.4 mile one-way trail.[5] While the elevation is mostly level, steps at the beginning make it inaccessible to wheelchairs.

References

  1. ^ a b "Skyline Arch". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. ^ "Arches National Park Skyline Arch". US National Parks Guide. Retrieved July 6, 2023.
  3. ^ "Skyline Arch". Utah.com. Retrieved July 6, 2023.
  4. ^ "Skyline Arch Trail". National Park Service. Retrieved July 6, 2023.
  5. ^ "Skyline Arch Trail". Alltrails.com. Retrieved July 6, 2023.