Wilson Arch | Moab

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Wed A slight chance of rain showers before 9am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9am and 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
85° | 68°
Thu A chance of rain showers before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. South southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
86° | 68°
Fri A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
90° | 70°
Sat Sunny, with a high near 94.
94° | 71°
Sun A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 95.
95° | 73°
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 A slight chance of rain showers before 9am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9am and 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
85° | 68°
Thu A chance of rain showers before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. South southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
86° | 68°
Fri A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
90° | 70°
Sat Sunny, with a high near 94.
94° | 71°
Sun A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 95.
95° | 73°
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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