Double Arch

Double Arch is a famous close-set pair of natural arches—one of the more impressive features of Arches National Park in Utah, USA. The arches are reached by a short walk (approx. 200 meters) from the area parking lot. There are no guardrails or fences to prevent visitors from exploring directly beneath and through the arches.

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.

Double Arch was formed differently than most of the arches in Arches National Park. It is what is known as a pothole arch; it formed by water erosion from above rather than more typical erosion from the side.

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Jason Shellhammer
5 October 2018
The sheer size and majesty for which Mother Nature painted this land boggles the mind. See this for sure. Easy walk. Be careful, injury can easily be a achieved if careless.
Mike N.
12 January 2015
Don't pass up the chance to go to the farthest arch, and climb up to sit directly underneath it. The view is great from there.
Mike N.
12 January 2015
An easy walk, less than a half mile. No problem at all for the young and old.
Mike N.
12 January 2015
There are places to rest on the trail, if needed.
Yuri Kraymar
28 September 2017
Take the longer trail to avoid big tourist groups.
Mike N.
12 January 2015
Looking at it doesn't do it justice. Get in it!
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0.7km from The Windows Road, Arches National Park, Moab, UT 84532, USA Get directions
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Wed 10:00 AM–6:00 PM
Thu 9:00 AM–10:00 AM
Fri 9:00 AM–1:00 PM
Sat 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
Sun 7:00 AM–8:00 AM

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