Royal Arches

The Native American name for the formation was “Scho-ko-ni,” which translates to “baby basket” or “shade for a baby.” An alternative name, “Cho-ko-nip-o-deh,” has a similar meaning.

Factors long known to trigger rockfall on steep cliffs include "precipitation, seismic activity and freezing conditions".

[2] Research conducted at the Royal Arches by scientists with the United States Geological Survey and the National Park Service analyzed the additional role of very hot weather on exfoliation.

"[2] In August, 2023, the National Park Service announced that "Rock climbers recently reported a new crack in a cliff on the western side of Royal Arches, near the climbing route Super Slide.

[5] As a result, the National Park Service closed down climbing access on the west side of the Royal Arches "as a precautionary effort to reduce risk from rockfall".

[7] (pages 230 - 235) Other popular climbing routes on the Royal Arches itself include Super Slide, Peruvian Flake West, Rhombus Wall, Serenity Crack and Sons of Yesterday.