Slick Rock, Arches not in Arches NP, Professor Valley, La Sal Mountains, etc.

roverrocks

Expedition Leader
March 2/3 spring fever got the best of me so I headed for the Moab, Utah area from Montrose, Colo to get myself a beauty treatment. Not many people out and about (totally fine by me). Passed thru scenic Professor Valley viewing Fisher Towers, Onion Creek, Priest and Nuns, and icy Professor Creek. Headed for the Hell's Revenge 4x4 trail to run some slick rock and get great 360 degree views. The sun came out while on HR which was welcome and warm on my winter-pale skin. Had the HR trail virtually to myself most of the way. Ran Hell's Gate which has great pucker factor. Watched some Texas jeepers struggling in the tough and optional Escalator. Way too tough to try in my low rider Discovery but fun watching others.
Day 2 found me headed south and southwest of Moab viewing arches, amazing Behind-the-Rocks splendor, La Sal Mountains, Kane Creek Canyon from the canyon rim, and several 4x4 side trails. At the Lone Rock sandstone monolith I viewed Balcony and Picture Frame arches plus saw my first spring wildflower-several yellow desert parsleys. Approached Pritchett Canyon from the south where I took the marvelous short hike to massive Pritchett Arch with nearby views of Cumming and Wigwam Arches. A great 2 days that got my springtime wanderlust juices flowing. MoabBrianAloneMarch3and4,2013 006.jpgMoabBrianAloneMarch3and4,2013 022.jpgMoabBrianAloneMarch3and4,2013 033.jpgMoabBrianAloneMarch3and4,2013 050.jpgMoabBrianAloneMarch3and4,2013 052.jpg
 

roverrocks

Expedition Leader
More March2/3 Moab area pictures

South and SW of Moab viewing arches at Lone Rock and at the upper mouth Pritchett Canyon plus views of Kane Creek Canyon and the Behind-the-Rocks Wilderness. Arches seen were Balcony Arch, Picture Frame Arch, Massive Pritchett Arch, Wigwam Arch, and Cumming Arch.MoabBrianAloneMarch3and4,2013 147.jpgMoabBrianAloneMarch3and4,2013 152.jpgMoabBrianAloneMarch3and4,2013 155.jpgMoabBrianAloneMarch3and4,2013 164.jpgMoabBrianAloneMarch3and4,2013 165.jpg
 

roverrocks

Expedition Leader
More March2/3 Moab area pictures

Pritchett, Cumming, and Wigwam Arches near the upper mouth of Pritchett Canyon plus a tall sandstone monolith I don't knowMoabBrianAloneMarch3and4,2013 220.jpgMoabBrianAloneMarch3and4,2013 235.jpgMoabBrianAloneMarch3and4,2013 251.jpgMoabBrianAloneMarch3and4,2013 247.jpgMoabBrianAloneMarch3and4,2013 274.jpg the name of.
 

roverrocks

Expedition Leader
More March2/3 Moab area pictures

Some views of the snow covered La Sal Mountains which contain a number of 12'ers. Gorgeous against the desert backdrops.MoabBrianAloneMarch3and4,2013 301.jpgMoabBrianAloneMarch3and4,2013 293.jpgMoabBrianAloneMarch3and4,2013 306.jpgMoabBrianAloneMarch3and4,2013 308.jpgMoabBrianAloneMarch3and4,2013 282.jpg
 

mph

Expedition Leader
Wow...Great to see your pictures! I have always wanted to do a ski in the LaSals followed by a mountain bike ride on the slickrock; looks like it's prime for that!!!!
 

SmoothLC

Explorer
. . . wait for it . . . wait for it . . . spring is just TWO WEEKS away!

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or sooner if you go out now!
 

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