Delicate Arch
First stop was a hike to probably the most famous arch – delicate arch – which is on the Utah number plate. Only 3 miles but we start at 6,000+ ft and climb another 500. Oh yes and its 9am and already over 80 deg F with the temperature rising quickly. Off we go
Great views on the way up.
The last piece is on a narrowish path cut into the mountain. Very glad it wasn't wet as those rocks are slippery suckers
And then you turn the final corner and you see what the climb was all about.
Tough to make out who it is but that is J standing inside the arch so you can get some perspective on the size.
Not the only thing worth looking at once you make the climb
From the side and close up you get a better sense of why it is called delicate arch
Just so you get a sense how big this arch really is
On the way back down popped to see some petroglpyhs, aka old graffiti
Double Arch
Another very famous arch is Double arch. The second photo helps give perspective on the size once you see the little people around it
This time only a short hike to the bottom which is enough for most people..... but not J. She saw that a couple of people had made it up to stand in the arch so had to have a go. The final climb is only 12 – 15 foot but there are very few foot or hand holds
Getting up wasn't the scariest part. Once you get up there is a very narrow ledge and then at 80ft drop the other side. She may be standing up but what you can't see is how nervous she is.
I safely watched from a distance to make sure I was ready for the perfect shot if she did get up there
Not quite clear how the arch keeps standing but some great views through the top of the arch
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