Wilson Arch | Moab

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Wed Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 48. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
48° | na°
Thu Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. West northwest wind 0 to 5 mph.
48° | 35°
Fri Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. North northeast wind 0 to 10 mph.
49° | 37°
Sat Sunny, with a high near 50.
50° | 36°
Sun Sunny, with a high near 55.
55° | 37°
RATING: 5.3
SEASON: Any. Can be hot in the summer, but would make a great evening route.
GEAR: 2 - 60 m ( 197 ft. ) ropes, light rack of cams from 0.5" to 2". Extra webbing recommended, as the anchor seems to attract a mish-mash of webbing and may need re-done.
Wed Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 48. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
48° | na°
Thu Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. West northwest wind 0 to 5 mph.
48° | 35°
Fri Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. North northeast wind 0 to 10 mph.
49° | 37°
Sat Sunny, with a high near 50.
50° | 36°
Sun Sunny, with a high near 55.
55° | 37°
Finishing the Rappel (Cristina Amat Photo)
Finishing the Rappel (Cristina Amat Photo)

Wilson Arch is visited by thousands every year, as it sits prominently next to highway 191 south of Moab. The arch is magnificent, and often photographed, but for the adventurous, a great adventure awaits. The arch can be climbed at a relatively easy level (5.3), but with jaw dropping exposure. A big rap down the arch at the end is the cherry on top.

For those that are inclined, the arch can be rappelled with a simul-rap, but an anchor also exists for those wishing to do a standard rappel.

The view from the parking lot
The view from the parking lot

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