Some pictures from Arches NP & Moab

Headed to Arches on Saturday with my girlfriend to do some wheeling, hiking, sight-seeing, etc... She had never been there before and wanted to go for her birthday.

We started out on the trail to Tower Arch.





Once you make it to the end of the trail, it's a short hike to see the arch.



Tower Arch


After heading back to the main road, we quickly stopped at Skyline Arch for a picture.



After stopping for lunch, we headed out on a hike on the Broken Arch loop.

On the way, we took the short spur trail to check out Tapestry Arch.




Then we made our way over to Broken Arch, and went through.




Finishing up the loop in this narrow canyon

We then headed over and took the short hike to Sand Dune Arch, which was pretty cool. Unfortunately the sun angle sucked while we were there, and there were too many people....so we didn't stick around long. We will have to head back in the winter when there are less people around

The narrow slot to Sand Dune Arch


On our way out of the park, we stopped by Balanced Rock


...and after heading to the Brewery for dinner, we relaxed at our campsite for the evening.


On Sunday, I let Amanda choose the trail she wanted to do, and she chose Hurrah Pass. On the way out there, we stopped at Birthing Rock.



...and then made our way to Hurrah Pass. We found the geocache that is hidden near the pass, too.

Since getting to the pass doesn't take long, I wanted to check out the Jackson Hole loop trail.

On our way to Jackson Hole.


Jackson Hole with Jackson Butte in the middle.


After finishing up the loop, we headed out to Chicken Corners.

One of the overlooks


The end of Chicken Corners


Looking across the river at Dead Horse Point


Pyramid Butte and the Colorado River


After heading back to town for lunch, we made the short trek home

Looks like fun Randy.

nice pics, looks like a fun trip

I want to go there this summer. Are these places eazy to find?

supsa said:

I want to go there this summer. Are these places eazy to find?

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It's gonna be hot in the summer

They are easy to find if you have the proper resources (books, maps, etc...)

supsa said:

I want to go there this summer. Are these places eazy to find?

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Handlebars and IntrepidXJ have been doing a hell of a job providing info for many of the trails out in the area.

Check them out here.. http://www.naxja.org/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=213