Pool Arch Canyon (aka Rock of Ages)

Visit a spectacular arch, squeeze through a water-carved canyon and marvel at big canyon walls as you rappel your way through this maze of sandstone!

All tours are private - just your group and your guide!

Departure

6:00, 7:00 AM or 8:00 AM (depending on season)

We can often be flexible with our departure times. Please call 435-259-4433 or email [email protected] to inquire about alternate start times.

Duration

6 - 8 hours

Tour Highlights

• Physical Difficulty: Moderate
• Technical Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult
• Minimum Age: We suggest a minimum age of 12 for Pool Arch Canyon trips. Exceptions are sometimes made, so please give us a call or shoot us an email to discuss your options.
• Rappels: 3 - (130ft/40m, 50ft/15m, 100ft/30m)
• Climbing: The approach to Pool Arch requires climbing up a 700ft/213m gully. There are a couple of short, easy fifth class sections of near vertical rock within the gully, sometimes requiring the use of a rope for a belay and/or handline
• Total Distance: 4mi/6.5km
• Total Ascent/Descent: 836ft/255m

Tour Description

Pool Arch Canyon (aka Rock of Ages/Land Before Time) provides some of the best hidden views in Moab with an adventurous hike up through sandstone fins, over ancient sand dunes, and down through narrow canyons. As we navigate this natural obstacle-course, we'll climb, down-climb, shimmy, scoot, wade through water and rappel to navigate many obstacles throughout the day. With competent leadership (that's us!), this canyon is excellent for adventurous beginners and those with some canyoneering experience.