Double Arch Trail

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"Utah's National Parks" by Ron Adkinson and published by Wilderness Press

 

Trip 8 - Double Arch Trail

Distance:                 0.4 miles round trip

Elevation Change:    5120/5200 feet

Suited For:               Walk

Difficulty:                Easy

Hazards:                  Negligible

Introduction:    This easy and highly scenic stroll is suitable for hikers of every ability.  Double Arch, above the trail's end is the second largest natural rock opening in the park.  It's eastern arch spans 160 feet between abutments and rises 105 feet above the ground.  The smaller western arch opens into the Cove of Caves, and is 60 feet wide and 61 feet high.

June 3, 2003

Nothing more to say other than "damn is it hot!"

Here's the pics (Click on the picture to see full size):

These are low res pictures.  I can send you higher quality pictures if you want them

Trailhead Sign

(That's the Sun!!)

Trail sign info

(That's the Sun!!)

More trail sign info

Trailhead View

Double Arch from Trailhead

Arch up close

Arch View