Owachomo Natural Bridge
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.
Owachomo Bridge | |
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 View of the arch | |
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| Coordinates: 37°34′53″N 110°00′54″W[1] | |
| Location | Natural Bridges National Monument, Utah, United States |
| Dimensions | |
| • Length | 180 ft (55 m) |
| • Width | 27 ft (8.2 m) |
| • Height | 106 ft (32 m) |
| Elevation | 5,876 ft (1,791 m) |
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
- "Owachomo Bridge". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- "Owachomo Bridge". National Park Service. Retrieved June 29, 2023.
- "Owachomo Bridge At Natural Bridges National Monument". OhRanger. Retrieved June 29, 2023.
- "Natural Bridges Owachomo Trail". Utah.com. Retrieved June 29, 2023.
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