Angel Arch, Natural arch in The Needles, Canyonlands National Park, United States
Angel Arch rises 450 feet above the canyon floor, featuring an opening that measures 135 feet in height and 120 feet in width.
The United States Board on Geographic Names officially designated this formation as Angel Arch in 1963, replacing its former name of Pegasus Arch.
The surrounding area contains archaeological evidence of Ancestral Puebloan settlements, including stone dwellings, petroglyphs, and grain storage structures.
Access to Angel Arch requires a strenuous 29-mile round-trip hike from Peek-a-Boo Springs campground, demanding good physical condition and proper hiking equipment.
The geological formation earned its name from its distinctive shape, which resembles an angel with folded wings standing with its back to the arch opening.
Location: San Juan County
GPS coordinates: 38.05193,-109.75512
Latest update: April 19, 2025 12:57
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