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Brewhaha
Joined: 28 Oct 2006
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Location: Monticello, UT
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| Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2007 10:12 pm Post subject: San Rafael Arches |
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| I've come across these two arches that are supposedly located in the Swell. Anyone been to them? Other than the Wildhorse Window what other arches are in the Swell? |
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shaggy125
Joined: 25 Sep 2005
Posts: 693
Location: Cottonwood Heights, UT
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| Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2007 10:18 pm Post subject: |
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Shane has some writeups:
Hurst and Exclamation:
http://climb-utah.com/SRS/hurst.htm
Mystery Arch:
http://www.naturalarches.org/span-9601-SanRafaelSwell.htm
Here are some pics of Hurst and Exclamation:
http://canyonquest.com/exclamation
This book has some descriptions on how to get to some of the arches:
http://www.amazon.com/Hiking-Guide-Arches-Rafael-Swell/dp/189185805X/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1196137328&sr=8-11
I'm sure it's out of print, but the Salt Lake County Library System I know has a copy or two if you live in SLC. |
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Udink
Joined: 21 Jul 2005
Posts: 784
Location: Price, Utah
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| Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2007 10:37 pm Post subject: |
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There are tons of arches in the Swell. Here's a website that lists 37 arches:
http://www.utaharches.com/index.php?area=10
And there are quite a few that aren't listed on that site. Here's one more that I visited a couple of years ago:
http://udink.org/pictures/02112006/ |
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ExpUt
Joined: 30 Jul 2007
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| Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2007 11:59 pm Post subject: |
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Another unlisted arch, called "Natural Arch" on topo maps. We visited it this last weekend, I honestly didn't even think it would be considered an arch, but I digress, its not the most impressive arch in the Swell, but an arch none the less :nod:
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James_B_Wads2000
Joined: 18 Mar 2005
Posts: 1061
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
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| Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2007 7:35 am Post subject: |
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ExpUt wrote:
Isn't that the culvert that runs under I-70 at milepost 129? :haha:
Na just kidding, great pics!
James |
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Summit42
Joined: 03 Aug 2006
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Location: 127.0.0.1
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| Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2007 8:04 am Post subject: |
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A few from Wild Horse Creek
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Scout Master
Joined: 29 Jan 2007
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Location: Kaysville
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| Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2007 8:42 am Post subject: |
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| This one is My favorite. Eagle Arch in Eagle canyon |
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Summit42
Joined: 03 Aug 2006
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Location: 127.0.0.1
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| Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2007 12:15 pm Post subject: |
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Dutchman Arch
Has anyone been to obscure arch? |
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Iceaxe
Joined: 07 Mar 2005
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Location: Local Bordello
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| Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2007 2:48 pm Post subject: |
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| The book "A hiking and 4-WD Guide to the Arches of the San Rafael Swell" by Chris Moore is a good reference to have. |
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tmartenst
Joined: 29 Dec 2006
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Location: Holladay
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| Posted: Tue Dec 04, 2007 12:33 am Post subject: |
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| The second picture is Delicate Arch which is also listed as Spring Canyon Arch since it is in that canyon. His is taken from inside the canyon but I took this from the rim. |
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Scout Master
Joined: 29 Jan 2007
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Location: Kaysville
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| Posted: Tue Dec 04, 2007 8:39 am Post subject: |
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Does any one have a better picture of Sisters Window? This one only shows the sides.
Here is a small unknown arch. near devil's thumb
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