Stimper Arch is a well-known

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in the wall of Kane Gulch on the

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plateau in southeast

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, in the

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. The arch has a span of 20 feet and an opening height of 6 ft, and is located about 3.75 miles from the Kane Gulch Ranger StationNatural Arches - Stimper Arch
/ref> Stimper Arch is a popular subject for amateur photographers as well as a destination for many hikers.

References

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