The BLM office in Monticello has asked the Friends of Indian Creek to remind climbers that there is a 14-day limit on camping on BLM Land. The F.O.I.C. understands that there is a bit of a history of staying in the Creek for far longer, but heavy climber-traffic in the area has made the BLM take notice of this tradition. Be aware that overstaying the 14-day limit makes climbers look as if we feel the rules don't apply to us and thus has an effect on long-term access. Moving your campsite throughout the season, or perhaps finding a site outside the main Indian Creek area, will not only help smooth relations with the BLM, but will also keep you from possibly getting hit with a fine.
This fingercrack is located on the right side of the wall on a lower-angled section of lighter colored rock. Good features for the feet with a tricky move getting to the anchors (this is where the smallest cams are handy).
Protection
Mainly finger-sized pieces, as well as a couple of purple TCU/blue Alien-sized cams.
By Tavis Ricksecker From: flagstaff, az Oct 27, 2008 rating: 5.10d
A #0 metolius or blue alien protects the crux move to the anchor. Bring two if you are leery of cams that small in the sandstone. This is a very cool route, off fingers to tips on a low angle, featured wall. Feels like it belongs more in Red Rocks than at the Creek.
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