Wilson Arch | Moab

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Wed Sunny, with a high near 56. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
56° | na°
Thu Sunny, with a high near 58. South wind around 5 mph.
58° | 37°
Fri Partly sunny, with a high near 58. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
58° | 38°
Sat Rain showers before 11am, then showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 46.
46° | 43°
Sun Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
48° | 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 Sunny, with a high near 56. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
56° | na°
Thu Sunny, with a high near 58. South wind around 5 mph.
58° | 37°
Fri Partly sunny, with a high near 58. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
58° | 38°
Sat Rain showers before 11am, then showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 46.
46° | 43°
Sun Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
48° | 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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