Plan Around Great Arch
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Great Arch Details
The Great Arch is not a freestanding arch, but rather an indentation in the canyon's sandstone walls caused by jointing. It's more of an alcove or recess than an arch -- what's technically called a blind arch. You can see the Great Arch as you negotiate the switchbacks on the Zion-Mount Carmel Highway or by hiking the Pine Creek/Great Arch Overlook Trail at the east end of the Zion-Mt. Carmel Tunnel.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
N/A
Estimated time
Region
East Side
Nearby Parks Around Great Arch
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Great Arch
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0.6 mi away
The Great Arch
One of the most frequently viewed natural arches.
0.8 mi away
Zion-Mount Carmel Highway
Links the park's east and south entrances.
