Pool Arch Canyon - Moab - Average Joe Road Trips

Pool Arch Canyon - Moab

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RATING: 3B

LENGTH: 3-5 hours

GEAR: Standard Technical Gear - No Wetsuit

RAPPELS: 2 to 30 m ( 99 ft ) (1 optional to 40 m ( 132 ft ))

WATER: Normally dry, wading to waist deep after recent heavy rains.

FLASH FLOOD DANGER: Low / Moderate

SEASON: Any, hot in summer

Hype:

Pool Arch canyon is more of a hike than a technical hardcore canyoneering adventure. It provides lovely views, and visits 2 arches en route to the technical section of canyon. Generally dry, it is a good choice in cooler times of the year. The route gets quite a bit of sun, so is not recommended in the heat of the day during the summer. It's short technical section, and easy nature make this a good choice for beginners.

Beware, the anchors have changed a few times over the years, with pitons and webbing being removed. Natural anchors abound on this trip, just be sure to bring plenty of webbing. (20 m ( 66 ft ) )

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My History:

I last visited Pool Arch canyon in the summer of 2010. Cristina and I were there after torrential rains the day before. Even so, we only got wet to waist deep in the short technical section, the rest of the canyon was dry.

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AKA

1 Friday, 25 June 2010 21:24

pothole

This is also called Rock of Ages by some, although originally called Pool Arch canyon by locals. Best write-up I've seen for this route. Good in the evenings in the summer.

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