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Kolob Arch, Zion National Park

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#15 of 15 in Nature in Zion National Park
Geologic Formation · Hidden Gem · Nature / Park
Kolob Arch is a natural arch in Zion National Park, Utah. According to The Natural Arch and Bridge Society (NABS) it is the sixth longest natural arch in the world. In 2006, the Society measured the span at 287.4 ± 2 feet (87.6 m), which is slightly shorter than the Landscape Arch in Arches National Park. Differences in measuring technique or definitions could produce slightly different results and change this ranking.

Kolob Arch can be reached via one of two hiking trails, either of which is seven miles (11 km) long and results in a round trip of fourteen miles (22 km). The arch can also be reached from Ice Box Canyon, a canyoneering route in this section of Zion National Park. The arch is set close to a cliffside that it frames.

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  • By shesekmatok
    14 miles hike to a beautiful Arch - 6th longest Arch in the world 🎉 good enough reason to make an effort 😉 Start early if you want to walk when there's light. First real light came at 7am and got.....  more »
  • By Von1287
    This was a last minute plan for us since we could not do the narrows in the lower part of Zion. The weather was not a guarantee but we figured this would be better than sitting in our hotel room. The....  more »
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  • By Sarah Gilyan
    Beautiful drive up on an old dirt road yet no access to kolob arches had to turn around on private property
  • By Jade Mangus
    Great Arch! It can be tricky to find, but that just adds to the adventure!
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