Wrather Arch was first spotted by a local pilot from Page, Arizona, Royce K Knight, as he flew over a remote gorge west of Glen Canyon.

A news bulletin from National Geographic dated February 4, 1966 states, "Tall as a 15 story building, Wrather Arch (named for a past National Geographic Trustee)...

Recent NABS assessments estimate the span has an approximate length of 180 feet (55 m).

[2] Wrather Arch is distinguished as being the least accessible among the major natural spans in the Southwestern United States.

Being located near the midway point of the hiking trail, visitors must walk around 18 miles (29 km) to reach and see Wrather Arch.