Landscape Arch, Natural arch in Devils Garden, Grand County, United States
Landscape Arch is a natural sandstone formation located in the Devils Garden area of Grand County, Utah. It spans roughly 93 meters (306 feet) from one end to the other, making it the longest natural rock arch on the continent, with its thinnest section measuring about 1.8 meters (6 feet) across.
The formation took shape over thousands of years as water and wind wore away parallel walls of sandstone, leaving a natural opening suspended above the ground. A large section fell from the underside in 1991, prompting officials to close the area directly beneath the opening to visitors.
The name refers to the way the arch curves across the sky like a distant horizon line in a painting. Visitors often arrive early or late in the day when the low sun casts long shadows and brings out the warm tones of the surrounding rock.
The path runs for about 2.6 kilometers round trip over firm, level ground and works well for most visitors. Early morning or late afternoon offer cooler temperatures and softer light for viewing the formation.
The narrowest part of the opening continues to change as small pieces of rock break away from time to time, gradually thinning the span. Visitors who look closely can sometimes spot fresh fracture marks along the lower edge where material has recently given way.
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