Crawford Arch in Zion National Park

Crawford Arch

A wind-carved natural arch reaching out from Bridge Mountain.

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Crawford Arch Details

Zion National Park has several wind-carved natural arches, including the famous but remote Kolob Arch. Far more visible and accessible is the Crawford Arch, which overlooks the Zion Human History Museum. Reaching out from Bridge Mountain, the arch was named for the Mormon farming family who once lived and worked in the valley below.

Difficulty

Low

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Region

Zion Canyon

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