Cassidy Arch

Cassidy Arch is a large natural arch located in Capitol Reef National Park, Utah. The formation is considered one of the more popular attractions in the park.[2] The arch sits 400 feet above the Scenic Drive and the Grand Wash Trail.

Cassidy Arch
View of the arch
View of the arch
Cassidy Arch is located in Utah
Cassidy Arch
Cassidy Arch
Location in Utah
Cassidy Arch is located in the United States
Cassidy Arch
Cassidy Arch
Location in Utah
Coordinates: 38°15′43″N 111°13′32″W[1]
LocationCapitol Reef National Park, Utah
Dimensions
 • Height400 ft (120 m)
Elevation5,912 ft (1,802 m)
[1]

Name

Cassidy Arch is named after local railroad bandit Butch Cassidy, who reportedly had a hideout in nearby Grand Wash Canyon while on the run.[3]

Access

The arch can be accessed via the Grand Wash Trail, then later joining onto the Cassidy Arch Trail, a 3.5 mile loop trail near Torrey. Due to a 700-foot elevation gain in under 2 miles and steep terrain winding through the canyon, the trail is generally considered a challenging route.[4] Grand Wash Road, which is the road that leads to the trailhead, is a rocky, unpaved dirt road and is prone to flash floods.[5] The arch is one of the few standable arches in the National Park system [6]

References
  1. "Cassidys Arch". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. "Cassidy Arch Trail". Utah.com. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
  3. "Why You Can't Miss Cassidy Arch Trail: Capitol Reef National Park". Two Outliers.com. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
  4. "Cassidy Arch Trail". Alltrails.com. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
  5. "Guide to the Scenic Drive". National Park Service. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
  6. "Cassidy Arch Trail in Capitol Reef National Park". Getinspiredeveryday.com. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
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