Wrather Arch
Length
Wrather Arch was once thought to be the longest natural arch span outside of the state of Utah, originally reported to be 246 feet (75 m) in span. The recent discovery of longer arches in China, Afghanistan, and Chad; and a shortening of its estimated length by the Natural Arch and Bridge Society – NABS, have taken Wrather Arch off their "largest arches over 200 feet in span list." Recent NABS assessments estimate the span has an approximate length of 180 feet (55 m).
Access
Wrather Arch is distinguished as being the least accessible among the major natural spans in the Southwestern United States. It is located in the heart of the Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness area, and can only be accessed by the Paria Canyon Trail. Being located near the midway point of the hiking trail, visitors must walk around 18 miles (29 km) to reach and see Wrather Arch. Permits for the hike are required from the BLM office in Kanab, Utah.
See also
References
- ^ "Wrather Arch". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved June 30, 2023.
- ^ "Gallery – Wrather Arch". www.naturalarches.org.
- "Hiking and Exploring the Paria River" – by Michael Kelsey.
- "Hikers Guide to Paria" – BLM publication, with map.