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.
P1)Starts at a crack on the east side. Up this to the gap and belay .60'5.8 P2)Move out onto the south side and some bolts lead up a slab to the summit. 50'
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This semi hidden tower (but visible from the road) is not on the Friction slab ,but this maybe the closest crag , The tower is on the other side of the road up a small canyon with a pull off on the left side of the road . The pull off at the head of the canyon is 1.8 miles passed Newspaper rock when driving into the creek. It takes only a few mins to walk to the tower from the road.
You should see the bolt ladders in Rifle, and lots of smells....Here many climbers seem to practice aid climbing with sometimes bits of free in between bolts the only difference they do not use aiders.I also notice lots of aid climbing on the so called free crack climbing of Indian Creek. So aid climbing is still alive and well,more so among Sport climbers and the Sport/Trad crack climbing areas of Indian Creek.
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