On our way from Bryce Canyon NP to Arches NP, we stopped at the ranger station at Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. Since we had some time to get to Arches NP, we asked the ranger if there was any hike or recommended site to visit. She suggested we drive to Grosvenor Arch.
We drove the Scenic Byway 12 in Utah, one of the country’s most beautiful and scenic highways. You go through desert lands and highlands, hot and cold, and almost obligatory stops at every curve. We drove down Cottonwood Canyon Road in the park until we reached the impressive double arch at Grosvenor Arch.
This double arch was named after Gilbert Hovey Grosvenor, president of the National Geographic Society. These are sandstone arches 150 ft (45.7 m) above the ground. The largest arch is 100 ft (30.5 m) in diameter.
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Anne Sandler
Amazing photos Egidio!
Egidio Leitao
Much gratitude for your comment, Anne.
Terri Webster Schrandt
Looks amazing, Egidio! Maybe I can visit this on our route home at the end of the month. Thanks for the suggestion.
Egidio Leitao
You’re welcome, Terri. Thanks for your comment.
Toonsarah
That’s a really impressive formation, I wish we’d known about it years ago when in that area!
Egidio Leitao
It was indeed, and so was the drive around that area. That byway is very scenic and was the reason we were very late getting to our destination. 🙂 Thanks for writing.
Amy
Wow… the Grosvenor Arch is magnificent!
Egidio Leitao
We thought so, too. Thanks for writing.