The Phallus

The Phallus is a rock formation (pillar) in Grand County, Utah, in the United States.[1] It is within the Arches National Park.[2]

The Phallus and surrounding rocks
The Phallus
View of the formation
Map showing the location of The Phallus
Map showing the location of The Phallus
The Phallus
Location in Utah
LocationArches National Park, Utah
Coordinates38.6830°N 109.5846°W / 38.6830; -109.5846
Governing bodyNational Park Service

The Phallus stands 100 feet (30 m) tall, and was named from the fact it resembles a phallus.[3] A climbing route has been published in guidebooks.[3]

See also

References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: The Phallus
  2. Bjornstad, Eric (1 January 1996). Desert Rock I: Rock Climbs in the National Parks. Globe Pequot Press. p. 149. ISBN 978-0-934641-92-0.
  3. Green, Stewart M. (18 December 2012). Rock Climbing Utah. Rowman & Littlefield. p. 25. ISBN 978-0-7627-9284-9.

38°41′00″N 109°35′04″W


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