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BETA PHOTO: Mexican Hat

Description 

This is a remote area of high adventure climbing. Mexican Hat is one of the easiest desert summits to reach, and the approach is casual. Valley of the Gods is notorious for loose scary climbing, and this beautiful area is pretty much deserted. Well worth the long drive - you'll have any route here to yourself.

Getting There 

From Moab, take US 191 south past Monitcello and Blanding to US 163. Head west towards the town of Mexican Hat. The Valley of the Gods road is marked, and Mexican Hat is totally obvious on the south side of the highway. This is not a short drive - it is several hours from Moab.

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One of the towers in the Valley from a balloon	A panorama showing some of the towers and formatio...	A night shot of North Tower and Arrowhead Spire.
Mexican Hat Rock	View from Valley of the Gods looking South into Mo...	Rooster Butte before sunrise. Photo: Dave Fiorucci
Seven drunk sailors anyone know where the real rou...	Scoping new route on Putterman, Eagle Plume Tower ...	Puttermans on left, Eagle Plum Tower on right, vie...
Oljato Monument Valley, Gooseneck SP (San Juan Riv...	Eagle Plum Tower from south-east	Putterman on the Throne and Bathtub in Valley of t...
Valley of the Gods	Valley of the Gods, stormy day. On right, Eagle Pl...	Here's to core shots and Guinness Black Lager!
Valley OF The Gods in the winter fog Jan. 2009	From the top of the Anvil