A rare double arch of cream and tan sandstone soaring 150 feet above the pinyon flats of Grand Staircase-Escalante, named for the National Geographic Society's Gilbert Grosvenor. A short paved path leads from the picnic-area parking right to the base of the arch.
| Category | Point of Interest |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Cannonville / Kodachrome Basin area |
| Top activities | Viewing and photographing the double arch, Picnicking, Combining with Kodachrome Basin and Cottonwood Canyon Road drives |
| Best time to visit | Spring and fall; late afternoon warms the arch to gold. Access roads can close after storms or snow. |
| Entrance fee | Free |
| Permits | None. Reached via unpaved Cottonwood Canyon Road about 10 miles south of Kodachrome Basin; impassable when wet. |
Visitor tip: It's about 10 miles of dirt road past Kodachrome Basin — an easy add-on in dry weather but the clay surface is impassable when wet, so check conditions in Cannonville first.
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