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Princess Arch

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Looking south-west from Princess Arch. Terrain and imagery at true elevation.
Access
0.3 mi detour
Elevation
1,141 ft
View
Southwest · 240°
Light
Best at sunset
Relief
391 ft drop
Photos · Real imagery only
Red River Gorge in the Daniel Boone National Forest located in Kentucky. USDA Forest Service photo by Ben Childers.
US Forest Service - Southern Region · Public domain · source
Red River Gorge in the Daniel Boone National Forest located in Kentucky. USDA Forest Service photo by Ben Childers.
US Forest Service - Southern Region · Public domain · source
Red River Gorge in the Daniel Boone National Forest located in Kentucky. USDA Forest Service photo by Ben Childers.
US Forest Service - Southern Region · Public domain · source
Red River Gorge in the Daniel Boone National Forest located in Kentucky. USDA Forest Service photo by Ben Childers.
US Forest Service - Southern Region · Public domain · source
Red River Gorge in the Daniel Boone National Forest located in Kentucky. USDA Forest Service photo by Ben Childers.
US Forest Service - Southern Region · Public domain · source
Red River Gorge in the Daniel Boone National Forest located in Kentucky. USDA Forest Service photo by Ben Childers.
US Forest Service - Southern Region · Public domain · source
When to look · Sun at this latitude

Light

This overlook faces sunset — 30° off square to it.

DateSunriseSunsetGolden hour
March equinox07:3919:4719:12
June solstice06:1321:0120:21
September equinox07:2319:3318:59
December solstice07:4717:2016:38

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

Getting there · Position and access

Where it is

  • Winchester32.5 mi west-northwest
  • Richmond37.3 mi west
  • Berea41.1 mi west-southwest
← Before it: Chimney Top RockAfter it: Indian Staircase →
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Common questions

How high is Princess Arch?

Princess Arch sits at about 1,141 feet (348 m).

Is Princess Arch better at sunrise or sunset?

Sunset. The land falls away from Princess Arch toward the sunset, so at sunrise the light is behind you. Exact times shift through the year; the page shows the current window.

What is the nearest town to Princess Arch?

Winchester, 33 miles WNW of Princess Arch.

What is the next lookout after Princess Arch?

Indian Staircase is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after Princess Arch.

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A scenic overlook on Red River Gorge Scenic Byway, reported by OpenStreetMap.

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