Owachomo Natural Bridge

Natural rock arch in Utah, US

37°34′53″N 110°00′54″W / 37.5814191°N 110.0149441°W / 37.5814191; -110.0149441[1]LocationNatural Bridges National Monument, Utah, United StatesDimensions
 • Length180 ft (55 m) • Width27 ft (8.2 m) • Height106 ft (32 m)Elevation5,876 ft (1,791 m)

Owachomo Natural Bridge is a large alcove arch located in Natural Bridges National Monument near Blanding, Utah. It is the oldest and among the longest arches in the region.

Background

The bridge has a width of 27 feet and a span of 180 feet, making it one of the longest natural arch spans in the United States.[2] Owachomo means "rock mound" in Hopi and is named after the rock formation on top of the east end of the bridge. [3] The arch can be reached via the Natural Bridges Owachomo Trail from Bridge View loop drive [4]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Owachomo Bridge". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. ^ "Owachomo Bridge". National Park Service. Retrieved June 29, 2023.
  3. ^ "Owachomo Bridge At Natural Bridges National Monument". OhRanger. Retrieved June 29, 2023.
  4. ^ "Natural Bridges Owachomo Trail". Utah.com. Retrieved June 29, 2023.
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