Elevation: | 4,056 ft | 1,236 m |
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38.6836, -109.4227 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
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RAPTOR CLOSURES: please be aware of seasonal raptor closures. They occur annually in the spring.
Description
Overall, the rock is as good as desert sandstone (Wingate) gets, but beware of the slippery white calcite coatings found on much of the rock here. Most routes start at honest 5.9.
Getting There
These directions are from Moab. Basically, the turn-off for Castle Valley is about 20 miles NE of Moab off SH 128 (River Road). Look for the sign for Castle Valley. To do anything on the Priest, Rectory, or Castleton Tower, take the Castle Valley turn-off (see here;hl=en&ll=38.683517,-109.422863&spn=0.019145,0.027637&t=h&z=16&layer=c&cbll=38.683482,-109.422968&panoid=7Lzf7IgJDmdPMKWUBs3ozg&cbp=12,85.56,,0,6.22 for a photo)
Go about 4.7 miles on the Castle Valley road, and then turn left on a noticeable dirt road. Go until you can't anymore.
For Sister Superior, go about another mile up 128 (i.e., not taking the Castle Valley turn-off) and look for a dirt road (obviously on the right since the left will send you towards the Colorado River). See here;hl=en&ll=38.692207,-109.410858&spn=0.001201,0.001727&t=k&z=20&layer=c&cbll=38.692207,-109.410858&panoid=EVzLfIsoEKc-jiwGRqwinw&cbp=12,96.73,,0,-0.42 for a photo of the turnout, which may also be seen from above here.;hl=en&ll=38.692377,-109.41031&spn=0.03842,0.055275&t=k&z=15
Hey, just look for stuff and figure out how to get there. Its not like there are tons of trees blocking your view. In both cases be prepared to walk. THIS WAS GOOD BETA IN 1970, BUT LET'S TRY SOME LANGUAGE THAT ENCOURAGES THE HORDES TO STAY ON TRAIL. SOMETHING LIKE:
Climber trails in Castle Valley are generally well-marked and trodden. Look for cairns and strive to avoid trampling the fragile biocrust that holds life together in this part of the world. The desert thanks you!
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