Petrified Dunes, Arches National Park

Name: Petrified Dunes
Address: Arches National Park, United States

#13 among attractions in Arches National Park

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The Petrified Dunes are a series of rock formations located in Arches National Park in southeastern Utah, United States. The dunes can be found just off of the park road between the Courthouse Towers and the Windows Area. The formation was produced when ancient sand dunes hardened into stone under the overlying subsequent material, which later eroded away. ()

Coordinates: 38°40'20"N, 109°34'48"W

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Arches National Park United States

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Petrified Dunes – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fiery Furnace, Delicate Arch, Double Arch, Balanced Rock.

5.5 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Canyon
Fiery Furnace, Arches National Park
140 min walk • Nestled within the rugged terrain of Arches National Park in Grand County, Utah, the Fiery Furnace stands as a striking natural labyrinth of narrow sandstone canyons, towering fins, and intricate rock formations. This geological wonder, named for the fiery red hue it...
6.6 miNE
Famous sandstone arch in the high desert
Delicate Arch, Arches National Park
168 min walk • Delicate Arch stands as an iconic natural wonder located within Arches National Park, near Moab in Grand County, Utah. This freestanding natural arch, carved out of Entrada Sandstone, is one of the most famous geological features in the world and a quintessential...
2.5 miNE
Formation noted for front and back spans
Double Arch, Arches National Park
65 min walk • Nestled within the rugged landscape of Arches National Park in Grand County, Utah, the Double Arch is a breathtaking geological formation that stands as a testament to the power of natural forces. This majestic tourist attraction is not just a single arch, but two...
2.1 miN
Massive rock resting on a narrow pillar
Balanced Rock, Arches National Park
55 min walk • Balanced Rock is one of the most popular features of Arches National Park, situated in Grand County, Utah, United States. Balanced Rock is located next to the park's main road, at about 9.2 miles from the park entrance.
5.5 miNE
Arch, Vernacular architecture
Wolfe Ranch, Arches National Park
140 min walk • The Wolfe Ranch, also known as Turnbow Cabin, is located in Arches National Park near Moab, Utah, United States. John Wesley Wolfe settled in the location in 1898 with his oldest son Fred.
4.2 miSW
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Rock House-Custodian's Residence, Arches National Park
108 min walk • The Rock House was built as a residence for the National Park Service custodian of Arches National Monument, now Arches National Park, in 1941.
4.5 miS
Archaeological site
Courthouse Wash Pictographs, Arches National Park
115 min walk • The Courthouse Wash Pictographs are a series of large pictographs created over a long period of time, located on a sheltered sandstone wall at the mouth of Courthouse Wash, Arches National Park in Grand County, Utah, United States, just north of Moab, that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
3 miSW
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Courthouse Towers, Arches National Park
78 min walk • The Courthouse Towers is a collection of tall stone columns located in Arches National Park.