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Areas in Indian Creek
| Elevation: | 5,753 ft | 1,754 m |
| GPS: |
38.02574, -109.53987 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
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| Shared By: | Orphaned User on May 12, 2002 · Updates | |
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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
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RAPTOR CLOSURES: please be aware of seasonal raptor closures. They occur annually in the spring.
Access Issue: Limited Toilet Facilities!
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Map of closed areas: blm.gov/visit/indian-creek-…
For questions regarding climbing routes and avoidance areas please contact Jeremy Martin, Outdoor Recreation Planner, at the BLM Monticello Field Office at 435-587-1500.
Limited toilet/port a potty facilities: Have poop plan! Visit: facebook.com/friendsofindia…
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Description
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 these two link. Be sure to change your start and end dates! These data are maintained by Utah State University and the Utah Geological Survey.
Canyonlands Research Center (across from the Reservoir Wall)
Dugout Ranch (across from the Cat Wall)
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
Getting There
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
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
You can contact Jason Byrd for questions or concerns about the management in Indian Creek.
Climber Avoidance Areas (raptor)
Raptor Closure: Begins March 1, 2025
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.
Classic Climbing Routes at Indian Creek
| Route Name | Location | Star Rating | Difficulty | Date |
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| ● Blue Sun | Way Rambo |
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5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Trad | |
| ● Supercrack of the Desert (a… | Supercrack Buttress |
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5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b Trad 3 pitches | |
| ● Incredible Hand Crack | Supercrack Buttress |
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5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b Trad | |
| ● Jolly Rancher | Pistol Whipped |
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5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b Trad | |
| ● 3AM Crack | Supercrack Buttress |
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5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b Trad | |
| ● Crack Attack | Battle of the Bulge B… |
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5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c Trad | |
| ● Pente | Reservoir Wall |
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5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c Trad | |
| ● Lightning Bolt Cracks | N Six Shooter Peak |
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5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c Trad | |
| ● Scarface | Scarface |
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5.11a/b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c Trad | |
| ● Jupiter Crack | Sparks Wall |
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5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c Trad | |
| ● Excuse Station | Reservoir Wall |
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5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c Trad | |
| ● Spaghetti Western | Pistol Whipped |
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5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c Trad | |
| ● Annunaki | Optimator |
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5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a Trad | |
| ● Coyne Crack | Supercrack Buttress |
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5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a Trad | |
| ● Way Rambo | Way Rambo |
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5.12- 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a Trad |
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