Gothic Arch
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Gothic Arch is located in upper
Devil's Garden. It is accessed from
the primitive loop trail which begins at
Landscape Arch,qv, and ends at
Double O Arch. From the intersection
of the loop trail with Double-O Canyon
where the trail turns west (up-valley),
instead go right, downstream, past the
second fin beyond the one containing
Top Story Window,qv. Turn left
(northwest) past the big fin, staying on
slickrock or follow faint deer trails to
avoid the cryptobiotic soil. Once at
Gothic Canyon, take in the view of
impressive Gothic Arch to the west
(up-valley); and pick your way past
several pour-offs. Once at the Arch,
it is possible to take a more direct path
back to the loop trail by passing
between fins; but not all routes work.
The Gothic Arch UTM coordinates are: 12 619448E 4296145N. Photo and directions by Dr. Allen Crockett |
