| Cassidy Arch | |
| Type: | Rock arch |
| Map: | Utah#USA |
| Relief: | yes |
| Coordinates: | 38.2619°N -111.2254°W |
| Label: | Cassidy Arch |
| Location: | Capitol Reef National Park, Utah |
| Elevation Ref: | [1] |
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 is named after local railroad bandit Butch Cassidy, who reportedly had a hideout in nearby Grand Wash Canyon while on the run.[3]
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]