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Shady Crag Rock Climbing

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	5/15/37 T 5.12- 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
	Double Cracks T 5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b
	Finger Bang T 5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c
	Goby Dick T 5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c
	Jock Straps & Banana Hammocks T 5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a
	MCL T 5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c
	Mini Skirts And Halter Tops T 5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c
	Popped cherries T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	September Sweat T 5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b
	Shit Start T 5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c
	Unnamed T 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Unnamed T 5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a

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Elevation:	4,416 ft
GPS:	38.54511, -109.65489 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Access Issue: Sheep Aware Details

Long canyon serves as important habitat for Utah's only endemic herd of Desert Bighorn Sheep. Please be respectful of wild sheep and other wildlife by maintaining a quiet atmosphere and keeping at least 100 meters from animals. Desert Bighorn Sheep are especially sensitive to disturbance between April 1st - June 15th when they are raising their young. Consider limiting your disturbance during this time period by climbing in other areas. You may notice water catchment systems in strategic locations to provide water for wildlife in Long canyon. One of these exists near the trail to Maverick Buttress.

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

A small wingate cragging area with a short walk that host from 5.9 to 5.12. It holds shade until the afternoon. If it gets to cold, off width city is a short walk just around the corner and host ample sun for a majority of the day.

Getting There

Drive north out of town and take a left on to the Potash road. Continue past Wall Street, Culvert canyon, Day canyon. The next canyon on the right is Long canyon. There is a sign pointing out Jug Handle Arch just before the turn. Turn into Long Canyon, cross the railroad tracks and park in a pull out on your left. The Shady crag is the first section of wall on the left as one would drive up the canyon. Hike following a faint old mining road until you can bust up a path to the base of the crag. 10 minutes.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Shady Crag

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

5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 13 ● Popped cherries Trad
5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 46 ● Unnamed Trad
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b 14 ● Unnamed Trad
5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b 5 ● September Sweat Trad
5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b 12 ● Double Cracks Trad
5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c 38 ● Mini Skirts And Halter Tops Trad 2 pitches
5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c 19 ● Finger Bang Trad
5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c 10 ● Shit Start Trad
5.12- 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a 22 ● 5/15/37 Trad