Wilson Arch - Moab

Wilson Arch Rappel (Cristina Amat Photo)

RATING: 5.3

LENGTH: 1-2 hours

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.

SEASON: Any. Can be hot in the summer, but would make a great evening route.

Hype

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.

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Photos (click on photo for more detail)

Finishing the Rappel (Cristina Amat Photo)

Looking down the first pitch, Cristina following

Comments

The first move off the deck is the crux, closer to 5.6 by my estimation and a .5 is too large to protect it... I would suggest that you add a .3 to your "light rack"

by: San Juaneer [Nov 26, 2011]