Turret Arch Explained

Turret Arch
Type:	Rock arch
Map:	Utah
Coords Ref:	^[1]
Label:	Turret Arch
Location:	Arches National Park, Utah, United States

Turret Arch is a natural free standing arch in the Windows area of Arches National Park, Utah, United States.

Background

Turret Arch, along with Double Arch, form part of a series of arches in the Windows region of the park. The larger opening has a span of 35 feet and a height of 65 feet, and is the smallest of the three arches in the region.^{[2] [3]} Turret Arch can be reached via The Windows trail, which is approximately a 1.2-mile loop with moderate terrain.^{[4] [5]}

Geology

The arch formed as the result of erosion through weak parts of sandstone fins composed of Jurassic-age Entrada Sandstone.^[6]

Access

The arch can be accessed via a one mile trail through the North and South Window Arch and Turret Arch Loop. The trail also gives access to The North and South Window Arches.^[7]

Notes and References

1. 1433712. Turret Arch.
2. Web site: Windows Arch Trail Arches National Park. Hikespeak.com . 2023-07-03 . en-US.
3. Web site: Panorama - Turret Arch, Arches National Park, Utah . 2023-07-03 . www.naturalarches.org.
4. Web site: The Windows Section. Arches National Park. U.S. National Park Service. 2023-07-03 . en.
5. Web site: The Windows and Double Arch in Arches National Park, Utah . 2023-07-03 . hikingwalking.com.
6. Web site: POTD 1-20-15 ARCHES NATIONAL PARK, GRAND COUNTY, TURRET ARCH. Utah Geological Survey. July 26, 2023. Jan 20, 2015.
7. Web site: North and South Window Arch and Turret Arch Loop in Arches National Park. Hikespeak.com. July 26, 2023.