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(5.28 km from Tombstone Rock)
Casa Moab Casita 1 - Short Walk to Main Street with Outdoor Sauna is located in Moab 8.7 mi from North Window 8.7 mi from Mesa Arch as well as 9.9 mi from Landscape Arch.
808 South Main Street (5.32 km from Tombstone Rock)
Bella Vista ~ #9 is set in Moab 16 mi from Landscape Arch 17 mi from Delicate Arch and 18 mi from North Window. It is located 14 miles from Mesa Arch and offers complimentary WiFi and self-parking.
711 South Main Street (5.40 km from Tombstone Rock)
The Moab Valley Inn features an indoor/outdoor pool and a hot tub and is located approximately a 10-minute drive from the Arches National Park Entrance Station. There is complimentary WiFi available.
535 South Main (5.46 km from Tombstone Rock)
Equipped with barbecue facilities The Red Stone Inn is located 14 miles from Mesa Arch and 16 miles from Landscape Arch in Moab, Utah. Each room has a kitchenette and an en suite bathroom.
1051 South Main Street (5.49 km from Tombstone Rock)
The Quality Inn Moab Slickrock Area is in close proximity to numerous popular man-made and natural attractions.
356 South Main Street Building A (5.63 km from Tombstone Rock)
With two-star accommodations The Sleep Inn & Suites Moab near Arches National Park is 14 miles from Mesa Arch and 15 miles from Landscape Arch in Moab.
356 South Main Street Building B (5.63 km from Tombstone Rock)
The hotel features a seasonal outdoor pool, a fitness centre, a communal lounge, and complimentary WiFi. MainStay Suites Moab near Arches National Park is located in Moab 14 mi from Mesa Arch and 15 mi from Landscape Arch.
(5.70 km from Tombstone Rock)
Cottonwoods 455 is located about eight miles from Mesa Arch in Moab. North Window is located eight kilometres distant. The property is equipped with air conditioning and a television with satellite channels.
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Tombstone Rock, Moab, UT
Tombstone Rock is an iconic landmark in the rugged desert landscape of Moab, Utah. It's a popular destination for hikers, photographers, and adventurers alike. This striking rock formation stands 50 feet tall and is composed of a single massive sandstone monolith that juts out from the ground like a giant tombstone. The flat-topped mesa has steeply sloping sides that are riddled with small crevasses and holes, creating a surreal and otherworldly feel.
The area around Tombstone Rock is home to many species of wildlife including lizards, chipmunks, deer, snakes, foxes, coyotes, mountain lions and more. The unique geography of the area also makes it prime habitat for raptors such as golden eagles and red-tailed hawks which can be seen soaring overhead or perched atop the rocks.
The geological history of Tombstone Rock dates back millions of years when this part of the desert was covered by an ancient sea known as Lake Uinta. The sandstone used to form Tombstone Rock originated from sedimentary deposits left behind by this ancient lakebed. Over time, wind and erosion have shaped the sandstone into its present state as seen today.
In addition to its natural beauty, Tombstone Rock has held spiritual significance for some Native American tribes who lived in the area before European settlers arrived in Utah. According to legend, supernatural forces inhabit the rock itself which heightened its perceived sacredness among those who revered it. Additionally, there are stories about a gold mine located deep inside the crevices of one side of the rock that was supposedly owned by a prospector named Bluff Bowman during the early days of Moab's settlement. Whether true or not this adds to Tombstone Rock's mysterious allure.
Tombstone Rock also offers unparalleled views when viewed from different angles at different times throughout the day or night due to its unique shape and orientation towards both sunrise and sunset points on the horizon. Many visitors enjoy capturing these views with their cameras or simply taking in nature’s beauty while they sit atop this remarkable geological feature surrounded by spectacular desert landscapes on all sides.