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Natural Arches in Mesa County, Colorado

20 natural arches in Mesa County. Every location page has sunrise and sunset azimuths, a monthly golden hour table, Milky Way windows and nearby spots.

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Cedar Tree ArchMesa County
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Centennial ArchMesa County
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Ela Natural BridgeMesa County
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Finger ArchMesa County
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Hole in the Bridge ArchMesa County
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Juanita ArchMesa County
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Will Minor ArchMesa County
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Window RockMesa County
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Window Rock TowerMesa County
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Trail ArchMesa County
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Arete ArchMesa County
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Bulwark ArchMesa County
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Crown ArchMesa County
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Tubloc ArchMesa County
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Two Feathers ArchMesa County
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Protractor ArchMesa County
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Trap ArchMesa County
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West Pollock ArchMesa County
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Windows of Pollock CanyonMesa County
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Culvert ArchMesa County

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How to photograph natural arches

Arches glow when reflected light bounces off nearby rock — the underside of an arch often turns bright orange just after sunrise or before sunset.

  • Frame distant features through the opening of the arch for a natural window.
  • At night, arches make classic Milky Way foregrounds; low-level lighting or blue hour exposures keep the rock detailed.
  • Use a wide lens and get close to emphasize the span against the sky.
  • Never climb on arches; many are fragile and climbing is prohibited on park lands.
  • Midday sun creates hard shadows, but can light the underside through reflection in narrow canyons.

Season: Spring and autumn offer mild temperatures in desert arch country; summer heat is extreme at midday.