JUGHANDLE ARCH (and the Center of the Universe)
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The hike from Route 9 up the slickrock bowl to the little hoodoo at the top of the ridge. This is the standard Keyhole Canyon approach hike. BUY PHOTO |
From the top of the ridge, we get a great view down into Keyhole Canyon with the Jughandle Arch in the distance. BUY PHOTO |
The sketchy downclimb into Keyhole Canyon. Once at the bottom, most people will turn left for the popular canyoneering route, but we're going to turn right. BUY PHOTO |
Looking downstream while in Keyhole Canyon. Do not continue down the canyon unless you are prepared and have a permit! BUY PHOTO |
Hiking up the "shoulder route" to a spot just beneath the Jughandle Arch. |
Close-up view of the magnificent Jughandle Arch. BUY PHOTO |
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