{{short description|Natural arch in Utah, United States}} {{other uses|Double Arch (disambiguation)}} {{distinguish|text = Double O Arch, an arch in the same National park}} {{distinguish|text = the arches in Glen Canyon that collapsed in 2024}} {{Infobox landform | name = Double Arch | type = Rock arch | image = File:USA 10439 Arches National Park Luca Galuzzi 2007.jpg | caption = View of Double Arch | pushpin_map = Utah | map_image = | pushpin_mapsize = | map_caption = Location in Utah | coordinates = {{Coord|38.6916474|-109.5406741|type:landmark_region:US-UT|format=dms|display=inline,title}} | coordinates_ref = <ref name=gnis/> | pushpin_label = Double Arch | pushpin_relief = | location = Arches National Park, Utah, United States | length = {{cvt|144|ft|m}} | length_km = | width = | width_km = | area_ref = | height = {{cvt|112|ft|m}} | elevation = {{cvt|5292|ft|m}} | elevation_ref = <ref name=gnis>{{cite gnis|id=1427455|name=Double Arch}}</ref> }} '''Double Arch''' is a close-set pair of natural arches in Arches National Park in southern Grand County, Utah, United States, that is one of the better known features of the park.
==Description== Double Arch was formed differently from most of the arches in the park. It is what is known as a pothole arch, formed by water erosion from above rather than more typical erosion from the side. The larger opening has a span of {{convert|148|ft|m}} and a height of {{convert|104|ft|m}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.naturalarches.org/db/arches/ut115.htm|title=NABSQNO 12S-626928-4283540|last=Wilbur|first=Jay H.|website=naturalarches.org|publisher=The Natural Arch and Bridge Society|accessdate=10 Mar 2019}}</ref> These dimensions give the arch the tallest opening and second-longest span in the park.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nps.gov/articles/arch-rock-stars.htm|title=Arches' Rock Stars: Arches National Park|website=www.nps.gov|publisher=National Park Service|accessdate=10 Mar 2019}}</ref>
The area was used as a backdrop for the opening scene of ''Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade'', in which the arches are briefly visible. However, the cave shown in the movie does not exist.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.naturalarches.org/movies/index.htm|title=Natural Arches at the Movies|last=Wilbur|first=Jay H.|website=naturalarches.org|publisher=The Natural Arch and Bridge Society|accessdate=10 Mar 2019|archive-date=26 November 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131126173533/http://naturalarches.org/movies/index.htm|url-status=live}}</ref>
From the Double Arch parking area it is a {{convert|0.5|mi|km|adj=on}} round trip to the arches that may be wheelchair accessible, with assistance.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nps.gov/arch/planyourvisit/hiking.htm|title=Hiking: Easy Trails|website=nps.gov|publisher=National Park Service|accessdate=10 Mar 2019|archive-date=13 October 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161013040905/https://www.nps.gov/arch/planyourvisit/hiking.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> No guardrails or fences prevent visitors from exploring directly beneath and through the arches.
==Gallery== <gallery mode="packed-hover" heights="135"> File:Inside Double arch view, Arches NP - September 2004.jpg|The view from inside Double Arch, September 2004 File:Double Arch, Arches NP, UT 8-12 (14989694161).jpg|Double Arch, August 2012 File:Double Arch. Arches NP winter 1978.jpg|Double Arch in winter File:Double Arch (Arches National Park).jpg|A view of Double Arch, in Arches National Park, Utah, USA near Moab, Utah </gallery>
==See also== {{portal-inline|Utah}}
==References== {{reflist|22em}}
==External links== {{commons category|Double Arch (Utah)}} * [http://www.naturalarches.org/db/arches/ut115.htm Information on Double Arch at The Natural Arch and Bridge Society]
Category:Natural arches of Grand County, Utah Category:Arches National Park
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