Turret Arch is a natural free standing arch in the Windows area of Arches National Park, Utah, United States.
Turret Arch | |
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 View of Turret Arch | |
  Turret Arch Location in Utah | |
| Coordinates: 38°41′04″N 109°32′06″W / 38.6843594°N 109.5349600°W[1] | |
| Location | Arches National Park, Utah, United States |
| Dimensions | |
| • Width | 35 ft (11 m) |
| • Height | 65 ft (20 m) |
| Elevation | 5,325 ft (1,623 m) |
Background edit
Turret Arch, along with Double Arch, form part of a series of arches in the Windows region of the park. The larger opening has a span of 35 feet and a height of 65 feet, and is the smallest of the three arches in the region.[2][3] Turret Arch can be reached via The Windows trail, which is approximately a 1.2-mile loop with moderate terrain.[4][5]
Geology edit
The arch formed as the result of erosion through weak parts of sandstone fins composed of Jurassic-age Entrada Sandstone.[6]
Access edit
The arch can be accessed via a one mile trail through the North and South Window Arch and Turret Arch Loop. The trail also gives access to The North and South Window Arches.[7]
References edit
- ^ a b "Turret Arch". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ "Windows Arch Trail | Arches National Park". Hikespeak.com. Retrieved 2023-07-03.
- ^ "Panorama - Turret Arch, Arches National Park, Utah". www.naturalarches.org. Retrieved 2023-07-03.
- ^ "The Windows Section". Arches National Park. U.S. National Park Service. Retrieved 2023-07-03.
- ^ "The Windows and Double Arch in Arches National Park, Utah". hikingwalking.com. Retrieved 2023-07-03.
- ^ "POTD 1-20-15 ARCHES NATIONAL PARK, GRAND COUNTY, TURRET ARCH". Utah Geological Survey. Jan 20, 2015. Retrieved July 26, 2023.
- ^ "North and South Window Arch and Turret Arch Loop in Arches National Park". Hikespeak.com. Retrieved July 26, 2023.
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