Druid Arch
Geology
This geological feature is an eroded fin composed of Cedar Mesa Sandstone, which is the remains of coastal sand dunes deposited about 245–286 million years ago, during the early Permian period. The top of the formation rises 450 feet above the canyon floor, and two keyhole openings have a height of 85 feet, and a width of 20 feet.
Climate
Spring and fall are the most favorable seasons to experience Druid Arch. According to the Köppen climate classification system, it is located in a Cold semi-arid climate zone, which is defined by the coldest month having an average mean temperature below −0 °C (32 °F) and at least 50% of the total annual precipitation being received during the spring and summer. This desert climate receives less than 10 inches (250 millimeters) of annual rainfall, and snowfall is generally light during the winter.
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See also
References
- ^ "Druid Arch". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2020-08-28.
- ^ Bill Schneider, Hiking Canyonlands and Arches National Parks, Falcon Guides, 2013, page 147.
- ^ Rod Martinez, The Best Canyonlands National Park Hikes, Colorado Mountain Club, 2015.
- ^ "Canyonlands National Park - Cedar Mesa Sandstone". National Park Service. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
External links
- Canyonlands National Park National Park Service
- Druid Arch Weather forecast
- Druid Arch: YouTube