description Cassidy Arch Overview
Cassidy Arch is a large natural sandstone arch situated within Capitol Reef National Park in south-central Utah. Carved out of the Wingate Sandstone formation, the structure is accessible to park visitors via a moderately strenuous hiking trail. It was named after the notorious American outlaw Butch Cassidy, who supposedly used the rugged surrounding canyons as a hideout in the late 19th century.
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Where is Cassidy Arch?
Cassidy Arch is in Capitol Reef National Park in south-central Utah. It is a large natural sandstone arch formed in the Wingate Sandstone.
How do you reach Cassidy Arch?
Visitors reach it by a moderately strenuous hiking trail in Capitol Reef National Park. The route involves climbing through rugged desert terrain rather than walking directly from a paved viewpoint.
Who was Cassidy Arch named after?
The arch was named after Butch Cassidy, the notorious American outlaw. Cassidy and his Wild Bunch associates were connected with the region's late-19th-century outlaw history.
What kind of rock forms Cassidy Arch?
Cassidy Arch is carved from Wingate Sandstone. Wind, water, and weathering gradually shaped the opening and surrounding cliffs.
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