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Time: 1 hour to arch. 1 3/4 hours round trip. Elevation: Trailhead - 5710', Arch - 6550' Skill Level: Moderate, there is no trail and route finding is required. Rating: A fun short hike within easy reach of Salt Lake valley. Season: Year round, Winter will require a longer hike if the Corner Canyon road is closed. Difficulties: Route finding required since no trail exists. Circle Trip: Yes, there are several options for the return trip. My favorite is to continue hiking up the ridge which Storm Window Arch is located on. When you reach the elevation of the Movie Rocks you can traverse over and hike down the Movie Road. This route involves some bushwhacking and route finding, but nothing harder than hiking to Storm Window. The Movie Rocks is the location where "Devils Brigade" was filmed. You can also discover your own return route, it is almost impossible to get lost since you can always see the road in Corner Canyon.
From I-15, take the 12300 South exit. Drive east on 12300 South to 1300 East. Turn right (south) on 1300 East and drive one block south to a 4-way stop. Turn left (east) on Pioneer Road and drive east to 2000 East. Turn right (south) and drive 1/4 mile to the end of the pavement and a gate, which is closed in winter. From the gate go 2.6 miles to the start of the trail. The trailhead is unmarked, it is identified by a large turnout on the right side of the road and three 4-wheel drive tracks climbing the road bank on the left side of the road. This trailhead is often referred to as the Movie Road or Jacobs Ladder.
Hike up the Movie Road approximately 7 minutes until you reach a steep descent. The top of this hill is the Jacobs Ladder Trail - Movie Road junction. At this point we stop and plan our accent, refer to reference picture for help. Looking directly north you will see a granite rock outcropping on a ridge 725 feet above you. the arch is located in this outcropping but you cannot see the arch from the south, unless you are standing right in front of it. Descend the movie road into the gully and cross the stream. Immediately, after crossing the stream leave the Movie Road and ascend the ridge line which begins on your left (looking north). If you stay on this ridge it will take you to the arch. Click on the Storm Window Map button for a map of the route I have just described. [ Homepage ] [ Introduction ] [ Warning ] [ Ratings ] [ Ethics ] [ Feedback ] [ Updates ] © Copyright 1999, Shane Burrows |
