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Elevation: 5,753 ft
GPS: 38.02574, -109.53987
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Warning 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 DetailsDrop down
Warning Access Issue: 2024 Raptor Avoidance Areas! Limited Toilet Facilities! DetailsDrop down

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There are lots of cracks here on the Wingate sandstone. Lots of people now, too. Tread lightly.

Do not park on crust. Period.  Even if the parking area / lot is full.  Even if you really dont think it matters much - and everyone else did anyways.  If we do not stop parking on crust we will lose our access to these climbing areas.

You can view weather data for the Creek at this link.  Be sure to change your start and end dates!
https://climate.usu.edu/mchd/dashboard/dashboard.php?network=AGWX&station=1197507&startdate=2021-10-01&enddate=2021-10-31&units=english&showgraph=undefined

Mind your animals.  This is a very public place with a lot of people.  Not everyone wants their crotch nuzzled with a dogs muzzle.

Please Respect and Protect archaeological sites: Stay on trail, help prevent damage. Don’t move artifacts, let everyone enjoy the discovery. Stay out of ancient buildings and off walls, they are fragile! Report looting and vandalism: 1 800 722 3998

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To get to the Creek from Moab, go south on US 191 toward Monticello and look for SH 211, which includes a Canyonlands sign, and go right (west). Watch for the Utah State Patrol on 191 and Mule Deer on 211. After the road winds and goes downhill, you will pass Newspaper Rock on your right. In a few miles you have pretty much entered Indian Creek Canyon.

Respect and Protect

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Please Respect and Protect archaeological sites: Stay on trail, help prevent damage. Don’t move artifacts, let everyone enjoy the discovery. Stay out of ancient buildings and off walls, they are fragile! Report looting and vandalism: 1 800 722 3998

BLM Outdoor Recreation Planner

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You can contact Jason Byrd for questions or concerns about the management in Indian Creek.

Climber Avoidance Areas (raptor)

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Raptor Closure: Begins March 1, 2024

The BLM asks the public to avoid climbing or hiking in areas with high potential or historically known to have bird nesting activity. The impacted areas are referred to in many climbing guidebooks as: The Wall, Far Side, The Meat Walls, Cliffs of Insanity, Public Service Wall, Disappointment Cliffs, Fin Wall, Broken Tooth, Cat Wall, Slug Wall, and Reservoir Wall. 

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Classic Climbing Routes at Indian Creek

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5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 931
Blue Sun
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5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b
 1,359
Supercrack of the Desert (aka Lu…
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5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b
 1,405
Incredible Hand Crack
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5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b
 396
Jolly Rancher
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5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
 523
Cave Route
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5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c
 422
Pente
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5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c
 405
Lightning Bolt Cracks
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5.11a/b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
 901
Scarface
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5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
 304
Rock Lobster
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5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c
 305
Excuse Station
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5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c
 338
Spaghetti Western
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5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c
 248
Jupiter Crack
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5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a
 567
Annunaki
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5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a
 385
Coyne Crack
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5.12- 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
 385
Way Rambo
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Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Blue Sun Way Rambo
 931
5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Trad
Supercrack of the Desert (a… Supercrack Buttress
 1,359
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b Trad 3 pitches
Incredible Hand Crack Supercrack Buttress
 1,405
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b Trad
Jolly Rancher Pistol Whipped
 396
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b Trad
Cave Route Battle of the Bulge B…
 523
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b Trad
Pente Reservoir Wall
 422
5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c Trad
Lightning Bolt Cracks N Six Shooter Peak
 405
5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c Trad
Scarface Scarface
 901
5.11a/b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c Trad
Rock Lobster Broken Tooth
 304
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c Trad
Excuse Station Reservoir Wall
 305
5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c Trad
Spaghetti Western Pistol Whipped
 338
5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c Trad
Jupiter Crack Sparks Wall
 248
5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c Trad
Annunaki Optimator
 567
5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a Trad
Coyne Crack Supercrack Buttress
 385
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a Trad
Way Rambo Way Rambo
 385
5.12- 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a Trad
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