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Longbow Arch Viewpoint

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Looking south-west from Longbow Arch Viewpoint. Terrain and imagery at true elevation.
Position
Mile ~10 of 15
Access
0.6 mi detour
Elevation
4,427 ft
View
Southwest · 210°
Relief
106 ft drop
Photos · Real imagery only
Scenic view of Colorado River. Moab, Utah
katsrcool · CC BY 2.0 · source
Hunter Canyon, Kane Creek Rd. Moab Utah This was taken in a photo workshop with Guy Tal at the 2013 Moab photosymposium
Sandy Horvath-Dori from Grand Junction, CO, USA · CC BY 2.0 · source
View of a rock formation across from the Colorado River at the Kane Creek Campground.
Ben P L from Provo · CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
View of a rock formation across from the Colorado River at the Kane Creek Campground.
Ben P L from Provo · CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
View of a rock formation across from the Colorado River at the Kane Creek Campground.
Ben P L from Provo · CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
View of a rock formation across from the Colorado River at the Kane Creek Campground.
Ben P L from Provo · CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
When to look · Sun at this latitude

Light

DateSunriseSunsetGolden hour
March equinox07:2319:3118:56
June solstice05:5520:4720:07
September equinox07:0719:1718:42
December solstice07:3317:0116:20

Local time (America/Denver). Computed for this exact position.

Getting there · Position and access

Where it is

Mile 10 of 15 along Potash-Lower Colorado River Scenic Byway.

  • Moab4.2 mi east-northeast
  • Castle Valley12.9 mi east-northeast
  • Green River43.1 mi northwest
After it: Portal Overlook →
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How high is Longbow Arch Viewpoint?

Longbow Arch Viewpoint sits at about 4,427 feet (1,349 m).

What is the nearest town to Longbow Arch Viewpoint?

Moab, 4.2 miles ENE of Longbow Arch Viewpoint.

What is the next lookout after Longbow Arch Viewpoint?

Portal Overlook is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after Longbow Arch Viewpoint.

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A scenic overlook on Potash-Lower Colorado River Scenic Byway, reported by OpenStreetMap.

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