Having scouted out the trails along SR279 on Tuesday, I headed for the Corona Arch trailhead on Wednesday morning (May 12th). As usual the rock climbers were testing their skills on the sheer cliffs, but I didn't stop to watch. This hike was moderately strenuous, but well worth the effort. Corona arch and a companion "hole" are very spectacular as was the scenery along the trail. For a larger view of the photos on this page, simply click or double click the picture.
If you're interested you can see all of the photos of this hike (and the photos that I took along SR279 yesterday) at this link: Corona Arch. These photos also include "Jug Handle" arch that you can see from SR279.
At 4PM Mary Kay and Jim checked into their hotel in Moab and we hooked up for a glass of wine. I got a pleasant surprise because they were traveling with Jim and Carol, their usual traveling companions. After some pleasant conversation (and 1-2 glasses of wine) we all went to dinner at the Sunset Grill. This restaurant is on a hill overlooking Moab and the Colorado River. It is in the former home of the man who discovered uranium in Moab back in the 1930's.
Tomorrow (Thursday, May 13th) we will sightsee in the Arches National Monument park.
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