Mobius Arch

Mobius Arch
Natural arch
The arch in 2019
The arch in 2019
Mobius Arch is located in California
Mobius Arch
Mobius Arch
Mobius Arch is located in the United States
Mobius Arch
Mobius Arch
Coordinates: 36°36′49″N 118°07′32″W / 36.6137°N 118.1256°W / 36.6137; -118.1256
LocationInyo County, California
RangeAlabama Hills
EtymologyMöbius strip
OperatorBureau of Land Management
Dimensions
 • Height6.5 ft (2.0 m) (window)[1]
Elevation4,677 ft (1,426 m)[2]

Mobius Arch is a natural arch in the Alabama Hills range in Inyo County, California. Its name comes from its similarity in appearance to a Möbius strip. The nearest settlement is Lone Pine. It can be accessed through a short loop trail. The arch is a part of the Alabama Hills National Scenic Area and its window is about 6.5 ft (2.0 m) tall.[1] It is a popular subject with photographers and filmmakers due to its framing of Mount Whitney.[3][4][5]

References

  1. ^ a b "Mobius Arch in the Alabama Hills". California Through My Lens. July 29, 2012. Archived from the original on January 14, 2024. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
  2. ^ Wier, Tim (October 5, 2023). "Tips To Photograph Mobius Arch Alabama Hills, CA". Photographers Trail Notes. Archived from the original on January 14, 2024. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
  3. ^ Langley, Christopher. "Alabama Hills Natural Arch". Sierra Nevada Geotourism. Archived from the original on January 14, 2024. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
  4. ^ "Mobius Arch". Atlas Obscura. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
  5. ^ "Mobius Arch: A Fun Loop Trail in the Alabama Hills, California". Roadtripping California. August 12, 2023. Retrieved January 14, 2024.