San Rafael Arches

[Brewhaha]

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?

[shaggy125]

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.

[Udink]

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/

[ExpUt]

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:

http://cruiseroutfitters.com/content_images/photogallery/Plan_B_SRSwell_Nov07/SRS_2007%20050%20(Medium).jpg

http://cruiseroutfitters.com/content_images/photogallery/Plan_B_SRSwell_Nov07/SRS_2007%20051%20(Medium).jpg

http://cruiseroutfitters.com/content_images/photogallery/Plan_B_SRSwell_Nov07/SRS_2007%20052%20(Medium).jpg

[James_B_Wads2000]

http://cruiseroutfitters.com/content_images/photogallery/Plan_B_SRSwell_Nov07/SRS_2007%20050%20(Medium).jpg

Isn't that the culvert that runs under I-70 at milepost 129? :haha:


Na just kidding, great pics!


James

[asdf]

A few from Wild Horse Creek

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/222/467724362_32d4ba1b6e.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/205/467723166_fdb4c19f52.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/182/467724214_e097f67482.jpg

[Scout Master]

This one is My favorite. Eagle Arch in Eagle canyon

[asdf]

Dutchman Arch
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1110/612841310_1308cf96be.jpg


Has anyone been to obscure arch?

[Iceaxe]

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.

[tmartenst]

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.

[Scout Master]

Does any one have a better picture of Sisters Window? This one only shows the sides.
http://img.geocaching.com/cache/23441_200.jpg

Here is a small unknown arch. near devil's thumb
http://img.geocaching.com/cache/log/bccece44-1045-4d1d-afe2-ea17fcbac0cf.jpg