NABSQNO 32R 781496 2730190 Algeria
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ALG-13, Imestar Arch, Tin Tazarift West Area. 21 meter span
(measured), largest of 3 openings. GPS 32R 781496 2730190. From
ALG-80 return to the trail and proceed along the sandy valley. After 30
minutes cross some slickrock to a flat area of black gravel. Proceed on the trail (hard to
follow) NE across the flat along a oued (wash). Continue another 30 minutes to arrive at an
amazing pinnacle of chaotic rocks. Bypass this on the right by crossing a oued and climb up a
rocky butte to the top. Once on top you reach a large gravel flat surrounded by two pinnacle
buttes. The arch can be seen from here on the skyline to the north up on the "reef".
Work your way to the arch (easy). Imestar is the Tuareg name for Golden Eagle. In the photo,
notice the guide at the bottom left of the opening for scale.
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Next Arch ALG-14
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