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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.
Opposite Face Rock Arch
Opposite Face Rock Arch
This arch is located on the opposite side
of the road from Face Rock.
View from Opposite Face Rock Arch
(East towards Lone Pine, CA)
ROCK FORMATIONS and LANDMARKS
Landmarks to help locate Opposite Face Rock Arch...
Views from Opposite Face Rock Arch
(Looking towards the north)
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 the trail
Climb through the fence and arch is
a short distance on your left side.
From the parking area, you have to find
a path across Lone Pine Creek. Then walk
eastbound ...
There is a fence crossing the trail...
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 Opposite Face Rock Arch
Fortress of Arches
MEASUREMENTS OF ARCH:
Arches measured at the smallest opening
PHOTO HERE (MEASUREMENTS)
Detailed Measurements for Opposite Face Rock Arch
Grid measurements available in future release
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