Hiking To A Natural Arch No One Has Been To - Moab Utah

Note: I am intentionally leaving the location out of this video. I don't want someone "pulling a Moses" and wandering off into the wilderness and never returning.

I "discovered" this arch by accident on google maps. On the maps, I couldn't quite tell if this was an arch or not, so I just decided one day to drive to Moab and check it out! But, before I did drive to Moab, I spent two weeks planning my route to the supposed arch. I even planned several backup routes just in case my first ones didn't work.

Well, all my routes failed except for my last route. Still, it was a very difficult and long hike and one that shouldn't be taken lightly. I was very prepared, but wasn't prepared for how rough the terrain would be. It's easy to get lost and easier to slip and fall down cliffs. I do not recommend trying to hike to this arch.

I told myself I would try and hike to the arch and if it got to 4 pm and I still hadn't reached the arch, I would turn back (safety first, right?). Instead of just turning back emptyhanded, I used the drone to scout for the arch and saw it! I also scouted out a future route to the arch, even though it looked like it would require ropes and gear and all that blah blah. I plan to return in the near future more prepared and with friends.

I know this video was long, but this adventure took about 8 hours! Thank you for watching! We have lots more fun and exciting places to explore!

Note: I'm sure other people have been to this arch, but not many. There wasn't a trail. I was bushwhacking and stepping over and through bushes and cactus for about 80% of the hike - ouchy!