Arkansas' Natrual Bridge
Posted by: 
maddlove
N 35° 39.382 W 092° 26.935
15S E 549882 N 3945975
Hidden away in the scenic beauty of the Ozarks, this 100-ft. sandstone formation was millions of years in the making. The stone archway was actually used as a bridge during pioneer days. Facilities include a log cabin museum and gift shop. Open mid-March through October. Located four miles north of Clinton off U.S. 65.
Waymark Code: WMJQ2
Location: Arkansas, United States
Date Posted: 07/30/2006
Views: 88
Outstanding among the many natural features of
the Ozark National Forest is the huge stone arch that
forms a natural bridge at Alum Cove. The natural
arch is all that remains of what was a quartz sandstone
cave. The arch is 130 feet long and 20 feet wide. The
weathering process of wind, rain and ice formed the
opening between the arch and rock overhang.
Early settlers reportedly used this arch to move
their wagons and livestock across the streambed
during wet weather. Water and wind also shaped
other interesting rock formations along the bluff line
across the cove, including the caves or overhangs.
Native Americans used these rock overhangs for
shelter while on hunting trips. At one time freeroaming
goats inhabited the caves, giving the formations
the local name, “goat houses.”
Photo of the Arch by itself?: yes
Type of Arch: Wind Eroded
Type of Material:
Sandstone
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