Wilson Arch | Moab

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RATING: 5.3

Thu

A chance of rain showers between noon and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

66 | 45

Fri

A chance of rain and snow showers before noon, then a slight chance of thunderstorms and rain and snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

48 | 36

Sat

A chance of snow showers before noon, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.

48 | 32

Sun

Sunny, with a high near 58.

58 | 32

Mon

Sunny, with a high near 63.

63 | 37

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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 chance of rain showers between noon and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

66 | 45

Fri

A chance of rain and snow showers before noon, then a slight chance of thunderstorms and rain and snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

48 | 36

Sat

A chance of snow showers before noon, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.

48 | 32

Sun

Sunny, with a high near 58.

58 | 32

Mon

Sunny, with a high near 63.

63 | 37

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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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