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03-04-2015, 07:50 PM
9 April 2014, Natalie and I loaded up our gear, paid the trail head fee ($5?) and headed out to Rock of Ages. We brought the 200ft rope and pull cord for the optional Pool Arch rappel and plenty of other hardware. Total trip time was approx. 3.5 hours truck to truck, 1.5 hours truck to Pool Arch.
It’s been almost a year since going through this canyon and would love to go again this year. RoA is loaded with grand scenery which we thought was very beautiful. I stumbled a few times because I found myself staring up at the huge sandstone cliffs while walking in the wash. From the approach until the final rap, the canyon had a different feel than most canyons that I’ve done so far. It is hard to explain what makes this canyon feel more unique but I recommend it. People seeking slot like narrows should look elsewhere. Also, for the adventurous type I suggest planning something in addition to this canyon for a complete day of activity.
The beta for this trip was obtained through www.climb-utah.com (http://\"http://www.climb-utah.com/\")
Enjoy the photos.
Overview
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Detail
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Trail head
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Looking up the start of the ascent path. (Please stay off the crypto soil by hiking only in the wash!)
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Natalie topping out on one of the many elevation tiers
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Looking back towards the start of the approach
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More up-climbing
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Topped out looking south along the sandstone fins
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Optional Pool Arch rappel
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Nature
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Short narrow section
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Another rap, from two bolts
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Scenery
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Final rap
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It’s been almost a year since going through this canyon and would love to go again this year. RoA is loaded with grand scenery which we thought was very beautiful. I stumbled a few times because I found myself staring up at the huge sandstone cliffs while walking in the wash. From the approach until the final rap, the canyon had a different feel than most canyons that I’ve done so far. It is hard to explain what makes this canyon feel more unique but I recommend it. People seeking slot like narrows should look elsewhere. Also, for the adventurous type I suggest planning something in addition to this canyon for a complete day of activity.
The beta for this trip was obtained through www.climb-utah.com (http://\"http://www.climb-utah.com/\")
Enjoy the photos.
Overview
78149
Detail
78150
Trail head
78151
Looking up the start of the ascent path. (Please stay off the crypto soil by hiking only in the wash!)
78152
78153
Natalie topping out on one of the many elevation tiers
78154
Looking back towards the start of the approach
78155
More up-climbing
78156
Topped out looking south along the sandstone fins
78157
Optional Pool Arch rappel
78158
78159
78160
Nature
78161
Short narrow section
78162
78163
78164
Another rap, from two bolts
78165
Scenery
78166
78167
Final rap
78168
78169