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Goosegog Rock Climbing

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Offwidth, The T 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b C1

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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

The Goosegog is a sprawling lump of Cutler Sandstone, about 200 feet tall, right by the road. The rock is really good when it's good, but it's all a bit grittier and burlier than it appears. More Fisher Towers than Monument Basin.

It's a nice spot, quiet, with great views, and very little traffic. It feels right on the cusp of being remote.

Andy Peitas earlier climbed to the saddle between the two summits via a nice hand crack. Joe Slansky and I climbed the main summit in April 2003, via the obvious offwidth on the south side. There could be a nice climb to do on the north side, via zigzagging cracks and ramps.

Getting There

The Goosegog is located on Potash Road, beyond the Potash Plant. Drive about 4.5 miles past the evaporation ponds, and reach a sharp bend with a great view out over a gooseneck meander on the Colorado River. You could access this point also by driving into Canyonlands National Park. Barrel down the Shafer Trail, and hang a left at the first bathroom. It's only a couple more miles from here to the Goosegog.