Shelter Arch
Sky Bridge - Arch 1 - North
Wolfe County · Cumberland Plateau
Origianlly known as Rock Arch and and known locally as Lighthouse by locals, the name Sky Bridge was adopted by Forest Service in 1936 at the suggestion Mrs. W.H. Wooten of Winchester. The Forest Service found the new name to be appropriate because of the veiw from the forest road below. Information from the Winchester Sun, 11/17/1936. DVD 1, RR designated number added by Chris Moore, date unknown.
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ARCH DATA
| Owner | USDA |
|---|---|
| Park | Daniel Boone National Forest |
| Height | 22 ft |
| Span | 76 ft |
| Elevation | 1,059 ft |
| Rock layer | Corbin Sandstone Member of Grundy Formation: Sandstone | conglomeratic sandstone | conglomerate | minor shale |
| Also known as | RR 9 |
| Documented by | Unknown |
| Photo | One Man's Adventure |
| Submitted by | Christopher Morris |
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