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Wilson Arch

Utah > Southeast Utah > 191 South
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Description

This is the big arch on the main highway going south out of Moab, between mile marker 102 and 103. It is on the Est side of the highway, and one of the most photographed arches on the Planet.

Getting There

Drive south of Moab about 10 miles; it's the huge arch on the east side of the highway.

Routes from Left to Right

5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c
 99
● Wilson Arch Regular Route
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Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
● Wilson Arch Regular Route
 99
5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c Trad

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Raping down
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Wilson's Arch
[Hide Photo] Wilson's Arch
Last scramble to the summit
[Hide Photo] Last scramble to the summit
one of the more aesthetic parts of the arch
[Hide Photo] one of the more aesthetic parts of the arch
through the hole
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arch from the tourist trail
[Hide Photo] arch from the tourist trail
jesse kirby on the other half of the simul-rap, wilson arch
[Hide Photo] jesse kirby on the other half of the simul-rap, wilson arch
Wilson Arch from 191
[Hide Photo] Wilson Arch from 191