Three Gossips
The Three Gossips is a mid-sized sandstone tower located in the Courthouse Towers area of Arches National Park near Moab, Utah. The formation measures 350 feet at its tallest.[1]
| Three Gossips | |
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 View of the Three Gossips | |
  The Gossips Location in Utah | |
| Location | Arches National Park, Utah |
| Coordinates | 38.6358°N 109.6065°W |
| Length | 350 ft (110 m) |
| Governing body | National Park Service |
Geology
The Three Gossips consist of Entrada Sandstone, formed between 180 and 140 million years ago [2]
Name
The pillars were named for the shape of the rock which resembles three heads talking amongst themselves.
Access
The formation can be seen from Courthouse Towers Viewpoint and can be accessed through a short hike down into a large wash towards the west side of the pillars.[3]
References
- “The Three Gossips”, Summitpost.com, August 1, 2023, https://www.summitpost.org/the-three-gossips/154843
- “The Three Gossips”, United States Geological Survey, August 1, 2023, https://www.usgs.gov/media/images/three-gossips-arches-national-park
- “The Three Gossips, Getting There,” Summitpost.com, August 1, 2023, https://www.summitpost.org/the-three-gossips/154843
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