SW AZ-076 Double Arch in Arches National Park, Utah

Double Arch is a close-set pair of natural arches, one of the better known features of Arches National Park in Utah, United States. There are no guardrails or fences to prevent visitors from exploring directly beneath and through the arches.

Double Arch was formed differently from most of the arches in Arches National Park. It is what is known as a pothole arch; it is formed by water erosion from above through Entrada sandstone rather than the more typical erosion from the sides. The larger opening of Double Arch has a span of 148 feet (45 m) and a height of 104 feet (32 m).

Arches National Park is a U.S. National Park in eastern Utah. The park is located on the Colorado River 6 km North of Moab, Utah. The park is 76,359 acres (30,901 ha) in area. It is known for containing over 2,000 natural sandstone arches, including the world-famous Delicate Arch, in addition to a variety of unique geological resources and formations.

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