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Cottonwood Wash Rock Climbing

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Areas in Cottonwood Wash

Entrance Wall 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 1

Million Dollar Draw 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 2

Rockfall Wall 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 1

Sandwalker Buttress 8 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 8

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Elevation:	4,355 ft
GPS:	37.2894, -109.5653 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Access Issue: RAIN, WET ROCK and RAPTOR CLOSURES: The sandstone around Moab is fragile and is very easily damaged when it is wet. Also please ask and be aware of Raptor Closures in areas such as CAT WALL and RESERVOIR WALL in Indian Creek Details

WET ROCK: Holds rip off and climbs have been and will continue to be permanently damaged due to climbers not respecting this phenomenon. After a heavy storm the rock will remain wet, sometimes for several days. PLEASE DO NOT CLIMB IN MOAB during or after rain.

RAPTOR CLOSURES: please be aware of seasonal raptor closures. They occur annually in the spring.

Description

Cottonwood Wash is a secluded area just north of Bluff. The area's cliffs face mostly east and west. There are many routes and potential for more. I would suggest glue with pins or half inch bolts for new routes as the stone is fairly soft. The cleanest lines have a red varnish, expect some sandy lines though. There is a trail/road through the wash but getting to some climbs require crossing shallow water. There are also sticker bushes abound, pants recomended.

Getting There

Heading west through Bluff on US 163/191 turn right between mile marker 24 and 25 just past a bridge. The right turn is at some rodeo grounds, San Juan County 273 (3rd St. West), and is poorly marked/easy to miss. Drive up this residential road till you reach a locked gate. Park and enter through the gate. Access is permitted although the gate is locked.

12 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at Cottonwood Wash

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.

5.9- 5c 17 VI 16 HVS 4c 5 ● Million Dollar Baby Trad 2 pitches Million Dollar Draw
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a 7 ● The Bant Trad Sandwalker Buttress