Kolob Arch is a

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, United States. According to the Natural Arch and Bridge Society (NABS), it is the sixth-longest natural arch in the world. In 2006, the Society measured the span at 287.4 ± 2 feet (87.6 m),Wilbur, Jay H., "The Dimensions of Kolob Arch," Natural Arch and Bridge Society
retrieved 2007-01-04 which is slightly shorter than

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. Differences in measuring technique or definitions could produce slightly different results and change this ranking. Kolob Arch can be reached via one of two hiking trails, either of which is approximately long and results in a round trip of . The arch can also be reached from Ice Box Canyon, a

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route in this section of Zion National Park. The arch is high above the ground and close to a cliffside that it frames.

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Natural Arch and Bridge Society article
Information about Kolob Arch, Kolob Canyons and Kolob Terrace. {{10Arches Natural arches of Utah Landforms of Washington County, Utah Zion National Park