Wilson Arch | Moab

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Thu A slight chance of rain showers before 9am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9am and noon, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
82° | 64°
Fri A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
82° | 61°
Sat Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
84° | 60°
Sun A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
86° | 61°
Mon A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
88° | 64°
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 A slight chance of rain showers before 9am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9am and noon, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
82° | 64°
Fri A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
82° | 61°
Sat Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
84° | 60°
Sun A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
86° | 61°
Mon A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
88° | 64°
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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