Delicate Arch, Natural arch in Arches National Park, US
The Delicate Arch stands 16 meters tall, formed from salmon-colored sandstone with a span of 10 meters across its opening point.
The National Park Service first documented this formation in 1923 when Frank Wadleigh and photographer George Beam explored the area with miner Alexander Ringhoffer.
The arch represents Utah's natural heritage, appearing on state license plates and commemorative stamps issued for the state centennial in 1996.
The hiking trail to reach the arch extends 2.5 kilometers from Wolfe Ranch parking lot, with an elevation gain of 150 meters.
Underground salt deposits from an ancient sea created 300 million years ago influenced the geological formation of this natural sandstone structure.
Location: Grand County
Height: 16 m
GPS coordinates: 38.74361,-109.49944
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:28
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