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Kingfisher Climbing

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Routes in Kingfisher

	Colorado Northeast Ridge 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c C2
	Death Of American Democracy 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b A4 X
	Jagged Edge T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a A4- PG13
	Return of Mudzilla, The T A3
	Thermic Fever T 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a A2+
	Weird Science T A4 R
	Whipping Pussy Riot T A3+

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Elevation:	5,345 ft	1,629 m
GPS:	38.72273, -109.30259 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

The Kingfisher is the closest of the big towers to the parking lot, and the easiest to climb. The Colorado NE Ridge is the easiest of the big Fisher Towers aid routes, but it is still not a giveaway. The Kingfisher also sports a selection of very difficult and dangerous aid routes, two of which were put up solo by Jim Beyer. Feel free to shudder as you walk underneath the Death of American Democracy on the way to the Colorado NE Ridge.

Getting There

Walk along the Titan Trail past Ancient Art, and look for a climbers trail heading up the gully between Ancient Art and Cottontail Tower. Head up past Stolen Chimney, and scramble up some mud cliffs to the base of the Kingfisher. There are many climbers trails through here, and the easiest way is tough to find.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Kingfisher

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

A3 5 ● The Return of Mudzilla Trad, Aid 5 pitches
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c C2 129 ● Colorado Northeast Ridge Aid
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b A4 X 5 ● Death Of American Democracy Aid