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FORTRESS OF ARCHES
There are over 20 natural arches located
within the Fortress of Arches. West from
the Face Rock on Whitney Portal Road.
Arch 7114 with sunset in background
Arch 7114 with sunset in background
Arch 7114 in the rock formations
Arch 7114 viewed from Bottom Arch
ROCK FORMATIONS and LANDMARKS
Landmarks to help locate Arch 7114...
Arch 7114 in distance...
Sunset Arch
DIRECTIONS:
From Lone Pine, CA / Hwy.395
(At the only stop light in town)
Turn west on Whitney Portal Road
About 2 miles park opposite Face Rock.
Find a trail across Lone Pine Creek
Walk eastbound and follow trail
Before the barbwire fence find a trail south
Fortress of Arches other side of the summit
From the parking area, you have to find
a path across Lone Pine Creek. Then walk
eastbound ...
Fortress of Arches can be accessed just west
from Indian Head Arch. There is a narrow slot
canyon. Most of the trails down into the Fortress
of Arches are difficult to locate.
ROAD CONDITIONS
Whitney Portal Road is paved.
Movie Flat Road is a maintained
dirt surface with washboards.
MAP
Map of Alabama Hills Arches
PHOTO HERE
Satellite Image of Arch 7114
Fortress of Arches
MEASUREMENTS OF ARCH:
Arches measured at the smallest opening
Detailed Measurements for Arch 7114
Grid measurements available in future release
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