Upper Dakota Crag Rock Climbing
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Elevation: | 10,050 ft |
GPS: |
38.47058, -109.26989 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
Page Views: | 38,999 total · 369/month |
Shared By: | Woobly Climber on Jul 24, 2015 |
Admins: | slim, Andrew Gram, Nathan Fisher, Perin Blanchard, GRK, D C |
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.
RAPTOR CLOSURES: please be aware of seasonal raptor closures. They occur annually in the spring.
Description
Starting in the beautiful Goldbasin Area, this is simply the upper entrance to the fantastic Dakota Crag.
Getting There
From the Moab Information Center, drive south 7.8 mi on US191 and turn left at sign that points to La Sal Loop Road. After 0.6 miles, turn right at the T intersection and continue up the La Sal Loop road for 10.8 miles to turn right onto Geyser Pass Rd. Drive 5.5 miles and turn right onto FR171/Goldbasin Road. Drive another 1.1 miles to a sharp left switchback and park in a small clearing in the trees. The foot path begins descending immediately from the parking area through the Aspens just below treeline and eventually to the base of the climbs. 5 minute approach.
Consider using the pit toilet near the lower parking area and use a carry-out LNT ethic for solid human waste.
Consider using the pit toilet near the lower parking area and use a carry-out LNT ethic for solid human waste.
Classic Climbing Routes at Upper Dakota Crag
Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
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