Hondu Arch – San Rafael Swell Hondu Arch is perhaps the largest arch in the San Rafael Swell and for many, if not all of those who have seen the arch, it is from the road far below near Muddy Creek.  On one of my adventures I set out to hike to the rear of the arch and witness it from up close and from behind. My trip first required driving into the somewhat mysterious Mussentuchit Badlands an area located to the west of the “Swell.”   How did it get such an interesting name, well if you speak clearly enough it makes more sense. It is the “must not touch it” badlands...