Cox Canyon Arch
Sat, Aug 17
|Durango
Think Delicate Arch in Arches National Park, but on a much smaller scale. And, it is only 45 minutes away. It is also the largest arch in Northern New Mexico. There are also the remnants of two or three more arches in this plateau which collapsed long ago.
Time & Location
Aug 17, 2024, 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Durango, 1305 Escalante Dr Suite 101, Durango, CO 81303, USA
Guests
About the Event
Wink will be hosting this event. We will depart the trailhead about 5:20 or so. Arrive at the arch close to six. Sunset will be around 7:30. We want to return to the trailhead before the light makes hiking a challenge. Google Cox Canyon Arch for directions to the trailhead if you want to meet us there. Those in Durango can meet at the Sunnyside Market parking lot behind Home Depot to carpool/caravan to trailhead. We will depart the trailhead at 5:20pm.
There are two trails to access the arch. One involves scaling a small cliff. The other trail wraps around the point of this arch’s plateau and gently ascends from the north side. This is the trail we will take. This path is more boulder scrambling than cliff scaling.
It will be hot and dry. Bring water and energy snacks. Wear clothing that will protect from sunburn and…