Next up was Double Arch. I assume that "double" refers to the two
major arches that share a pillar, but I noticed that one of those
arches is itself a double, with a tiny gap in the top of its span.
While walking toward the Windows trailhead, I walked into a shaded
area. I looked over my shoulder to see what formation was blocking
the sun and saw this scary sight. I don't even know if these windows
have names, but only at just this angle could a small amount of sky
be seen through both at once. With the sun behind casting red light
against the wall of each window, it made quite the impression of
bright eyes with red-glowing eye sockets. It reminded me a lot of a
jack-o-lantern.
After that view, the Turret Arch and the North and South Windows
seemed rather prosaic.
The sunset was pretty, though.
Double Arch and The Windows
Time: 7:45pm - 8:40pm
Distance: 2.5 miles
Ascent: 150 feet
Water: 0.5 liters
