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Natural Arches in Powell County, Kentucky

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

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Double ArchPowell County
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Grays ArchPowell County
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Hidden ArchPowell County
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Nada ArchesPowell County
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Natural BridgePowell County
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Owls WindowPowell County
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Ravens WindowPowell County
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Sand Gap ArchPowell County
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Short Creek ArchPowell County
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Slade Twin ArchesPowell County
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Star Gap ArchPowell County
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Whites Branch ArchPowell County
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South Fork Twin ArchesPowell County
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Henson Cave ArchPowell 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.