A natural arch or natural bridge is a natural formation (or landform) where a rock arch forms, with a natural passageway through underneath. Most natural arches form as a narrow ridge, walled by cliffs, become narrower from erosion, with a softer rock stratum under the cliff-forming stratum gradually eroding out until the rock shelters thus formed meet underneath the ridge, thus forming the arch. Natural arches commonly form where cliffs are subject to erosion from the sea, rivers or weathering (sub-aerial processes); the processes "find" weaknesses in rocks and work on them, making them bigger until they break through.
Follow signs to the Bearcreek overlook. You will reach the arch before you get to the Bearcreek overlook.
Send answers to the questions below to my profile:(1 and 2)
1. Here you will find the overlook for the Slit Bow Arch, what is the parking area made of?
2. Walk over to the overlook and estimate how wide and tall the arch is.
3. Take a photo of yourself and your GPS from the Arch
You can access the lower part of the ache by driving a little further down the road and hiking back the trail to the lower part of the arch.
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