Capitol Reef National Park, Utah, March 2022, Part 20 – Arches

Continued from Part 19:

Near the double arch along the 4 wheel drive to the Strike Valley Overlook and Upper Muley Twist Canyon Trailhead is another arch.

Double Arch, One Almost Hidden

A quick glance from the roadway at this feature and one might think this is a single arch.  Getting a closer look, after hiking up a sandy bank, reveals a double arch.

Double Arch

These second and third images helps reveal the second arch, but it is still not completely clear.

Double Arch
Double Arch

This view point now clearly reveals two arches.

Triple Arch

But wait!  Moving around a bit, clearly shows a third small arch!  Not only that, but a close inspection of the large, front arch and some imagination reveals what appear to be two animals engaged in a fight.  Focus on the center portion of this arch and one can imagine the face and mouth of a dog or similar creature biting down on the adjacent rock, which resembles some other creature with legs formed by the second arch and a portion of the rock on the far right.

Triple Arch

That’s it for now,

Ken.