The Great Arch
One of the most frequently viewed natural arches.
Plan Around The Great Arch
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The Great Arch Details
One of the most frequently viewed natural arches in Zion National Park, this thirteen-million-year-old geologic phenomenon also happens to be one of the most interesting features in the park. Formed like a blind arch, it appears as a huge indentation in the mountainside, hovering over the sloping canyon walls and the green riverbanks of the Virgin River. This kind of semi-blind arch is actually found elsewhere in the park, but only the Great Arch and Red Arch Mountain were considered worthy of names -- a good indication of the Great Arch's grandeur.
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Nearby Parks Around The Great Arch
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Nearby Points of Interest Around The Great Arch
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0.3 mi away
Canyon Overlook Trail
Leads to a clifftop overlook of Zion Canyon.
0.3 mi away
Canyon Overlook Trail
Providing amazing views into the massive Zion Canyon.
0.3 mi away
Canyon Overlook Trail
Leads to a clifftop overlook of Zion Canyon.
