Wilson Arch | Moab

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Wed A slight chance of thunderstorms and rain and snow showers likely before 7am, then a slight chance of thunderstorms and rain and snow showers likely between 7am and 9am, then rain and snow showers likely between 9am and noon, then a slight chance of thunderstorms and a slight chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Northwest wind 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
54° | 40°
Thu Sunny, with a high near 67.
67° | 36°
Fri Sunny, with a high near 77.
77° | 48°
Sat Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
76° | 52°
Sun Sunny, with a high near 73.
73° | 46°
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 thunderstorms and rain and snow showers likely before 7am, then a slight chance of thunderstorms and rain and snow showers likely between 7am and 9am, then rain and snow showers likely between 9am and noon, then a slight chance of thunderstorms and a slight chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Northwest wind 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
54° | 40°
Thu Sunny, with a high near 67.
67° | 36°
Fri Sunny, with a high near 77.
77° | 48°
Sat Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
76° | 52°
Sun Sunny, with a high near 73.
73° | 46°
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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