Wilson Arch | Moab

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Thu Sunny, with a high near 79. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
79° | 56°
Fri Sunny, with a high near 78. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
78° | 56°
Sat A slight chance of rain showers before noon, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
73° | 57°
Sun Rain showers likely before noon, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67.
67° | 55°
Mon Rain showers likely before noon, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65.
65° | 54°
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.
Thu Sunny, with a high near 79. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
79° | 56°
Fri Sunny, with a high near 78. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
78° | 56°
Sat A slight chance of rain showers before noon, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
73° | 57°
Sun Rain showers likely before noon, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67.
67° | 55°
Mon Rain showers likely before noon, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65.
65° | 54°
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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