Utah

Montanhas e picos em Utah

Iconic Peaks and Rock Formations

This collection features Utah's most distinct geological landmarks, spanning from the southern high plateaus to the red rock canyons of Moab. It includes world-renowned formations like the 290-foot span of Rainbow Bridge and the dense concentration of hoodoos in the Bryce Amphitheater. Highlights include prehistoric petroglyphs at Newspaper Rock and massive sandstone arches formed through millions of years of erosion. These sites represent the diverse topography of the Colorado Plateau, ranging from high-altitude viewpoints to hidden desert spans and ancient rock art panels.

Iconic Peaks and Rock Formations — Mapa

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Bryce Amphitheater

The most visited part of Bryce Canyon National Park. No wonder - the vastness of the maze with abundance of spires and pinnacles is simply…

Jean-Christophe BENOIST / CC BY 3.0

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Balanced Rock

Balanced Rock is one of the most popular features of Arches National Park, situated in Grand County, Utah, United States.

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Rainbow Bridge National Monument

Rainbow Bridge National Monument is administered by Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, southern Utah, United States.

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Rainbow Point

The highest elevation in Bryce Canyon National Park at 9,115 feet, offering panoramic views of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument and the Aquarius Plateau.

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Corona Arch

A massive freestanding sandstone arch with a 140-foot by 105-foot opening, located in the Colorado River corridor near Moab.

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North Window

One of the largest natural openings in the Windows Section of Arches National Park, formed from Entrada Sandstone.

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E.T. Hoodoo

A distinctively shaped rock formation in Bryce Canyon named for its resemblance to the titular character from the 1982 film.

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Double Arch

Double Arch may refer to:

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Morning Glory Bridge

A natural bridge spanning 243 feet, located at the end of a trail in Grandstaff Canyon near Moab.

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Newspaper Rock State Historical Monument

A rock panel featuring one of the largest known collections of petroglyphs, with carvings spanning approximately 2,000 years of human history.

Nikater / Public domain

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Upheaval Dome

Upheaval Dome is an enigmatic geological structure in San Juan County, Utah, United States, that has been variously interpreted as a…

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Thor's Hammer

A prominent standalone hoodoo located in the Bryce Amphitheater, characterized by its heavy sandstone caprock resting on a narrow spire.

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Funnel Arch

A secluded natural arch located on a cliffside above Kane Creek Canyon, accessible via a short, steep scramble.

James St. John / CC BY 2.0

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Bowtie Arch

A pothole-type arch located adjacent to Corona Arch, formed when a pothole on top of a cliff eroded through to the alcove below.

OMCV / Public domain

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Castleton Tower

Castleton Tower is a 6,660-foot summit on the northeastern border of Castle Valley, Utah.