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Surfer No.3 with wave in background.
Surfer No.3 Arch with wave in background
Surfer No.3 Arch
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Surfer No.3 Arch
This is the best arch of the Three Surfers.
It is more round and polished looking. The
most easy arch to find in this formation.
Next to the road...
ROCK FORMATIONS and LANDMARKS
Landmarks to help locate Surfer No.3 Arch...
DIRECTIONS:
From Lone Pine, CA / Hwy.395
(At the only stop light in town)
Turn west on Whitney Portal Road
In 2 1/2 miles turn on Movie Road
Go 0.2 mile on Movie Road
(There is a little stretch of pavement)
Turn right and maneuver your way east
A right, then a left, then a right...
Go north down the wash
(The wash is about a 30' drop)
Stay left at bottom of wash
About a hundred yards park at the
little junction. Surfer archers are
in the rocks to the right.
There are several good arches near
this location. The Hitching Post, ect....
ROAD CONDITIONS
Whitney Portal Road is paved.
Movie Flat Road is a maintained
dirt surface with washboards.
When traveling on the spur roads,
caution should be taken and use your
best judgement concerning limits of
the vehicle.
Best photos in the afternoon.
MAP
Map of Alabama Hills Arches
PHOTO HERE
Satellite Image of Surfer No.3 Arch
MEASUREMENTS OF ARCH:
Arches measured at the smallest opening
Detailed Measurements for Surfer No.3 Arch
Grid measurements available in future release
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