Double Arch (Utah)
Template:Short description {{#invoke:other uses|otheruses}} Template:Distinguish Template:Distinguish Template:Infobox landform 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.
DescriptionEdit
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 Template:Convert and a height of Template:Convert.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> These dimensions give the arch the tallest opening and second-longest span in the park.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>
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.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>
From the Double Arch parking area it is a Template:Convert round trip to the arches that may be wheelchair accessible, with assistance.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> No guardrails or fences prevent visitors from exploring directly beneath and through the arches.
GalleryEdit
- Inside Double arch view, Arches NP - September 2004.jpg
The view from inside Double Arch, September 2004
- Double Arch, Arches NP, UT 8-12 (14989694161).jpg
Double Arch, August 2012
- Double Arch. Arches NP winter 1978.jpg
Double Arch in winter
- Double Arch (Arches National Park).jpg
A view of Double Arch, in Arches National Park, Utah, USA near Moab, Utah