Lexignton Arch by 0rest4wicked
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Am back in the Redwood Empire!
Great Basin National Park is one of those unknown diamond's in the rough. Located in central Nevada near the Utah border, this park has much to offer.
I have climbed Wheeler peak, 13,065 feet(3,982 m) and it's glacier. Walked amongst the Ancient Bristlecone groves, and took in Lehman caves. The name is miss leading as it is only one long cave, but it does sport some rare shield formations.
In the south reaches of the park were even fewer venture is Lexington Arch. Again, another (possible)miss leading name as the theory of it's creation classifies it as a natural bridge rather an arch. This Limestone bridge stands next to Lexington creek at six stories in height. Most arches and bridges are formed from sandstone, though Limestone is not uncommon, above ground arches carved from Limestone are rare. This is one of the largest Limestone arches in the western United States.
Why call it a bridge rather than an arch? Arches are formed by the weathering of wind and water erosion. Bridges are created by the flowing of water. Flowstone is a smooth glassy deposit that forms in caves, and is found at the base of Lexington Arch. It is speculated that once the canyon was not as deep and Lexington creek was higher. The creek waters flowed through a cave in the canyon wall enlarging the tunnel and formed the arch we see today. If this is correct, then it is not a true arch, but a natural bridge.
This was a fun hike along Lexington creek up into the arch. It was all of 830 feet(250 m) in elevation gain, and a short distance of 1.7 miles (2.7 k). It was a warm summer day and when stepping into the arch to take in the view out across the valley. I was meet with natural air conditioning as the cooler winds from higher elevations funneled through the arch.
To the kind souls that leave their mark whether a comment, rating, or save the image as a fav, you are very much appreciated, thank you!!!
Thank you all that viewed my last image below.
"Spiral sandstone"
"Spiral sandstone"
Comments (39)
0rest4wicked
Forgot to mention this is a scanned 4X6 Matte finish photo from 1999, zoom does help a bit.
bobrgallegos
A wonderful POV of this magnificent structure Dana! Great information!
flaviok
Fantástica, uma imagem soberba meu amigo, aplausos (5)
durleybeachbum
Wow! Another really exciting hike with you, without getting remotely breathless!
Kindredsoul
cool work...did you ever run across those split rock mountain a road that goes thru there to Nevada from utah? I driven thru it andit was neat you ought to take photos of that...
nefertiabet
Wow, fantastic shot and wonderful landscape, love it!!!
Faemike55
WOW! Great photo and description
jclP
belle photo et endroit...
adrie
Such a beautiful place and view....superb capture my friend.
Jean_C
Superb mountain shot, great place, and interesting informations!
m_j_s
Very nice shot of this most wonderful location Dana!
Sea_Dog
Nice image and some interesting information. well done.
jayfar
Thanks for taking us on your wonderful hikes and for all the info Dana. Do you ever come across rattle snakes on these walks????
nitegrafix
Very beautiful. Well done
alida
nice shot and useful info
0rest4wicked
On rare occasion I do come across a rattler! We have a mutual understanding of wanting nothing to do with one another and go our seperate ways!
drifterlee
Beautiful mountain scene!!!!!!!
blinkings
Isn't Mother Nature wonderful!
Isabelle711
Zoom is amazing. :)))))) My friend this land is so very gorgeous. :)))))) I agree with blinkings Mother Nature is most wonderful. :)))) Most excellent POV and capture my friend. :)))) Thank you for sharing all of the beauty you see. :))) Carry A Smile In Your Heart :))))
jocko500
this is super cool looking place
mgtcs
Marvelous pace my friend, incredible perspective, loved it!
pixeluna
Cool, fabulous imagery!
bimm3d
fantastic place!!
dochtersions
Such an impressing view and shot. Amazing you did this hike. Fabulous, Dana. btw, to answer your question, I made the collage by using Photoscape.org.
gaius
I've never been there though I wanted to roam this place. Superb shot.
dakotabluemoon
Wow what a very cool image this is.
blondeblurr
You seem to be doing all the hard work, Dana - Interesting explanations of the differences, it makes perfect sense, but the snakes are not my specialty either ... BB
junge1
Great capture. I have been there but don't know where my pictures are!
flavia49
beautiful
bebopdlx
Very cool place.