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Sandstone
Indian Creek is probably the most prominent crack climbing area in the world featuring awesome sandstone cliffs and endless cracks.
Description
Brittle when wet
It is located in the northern part of the Bears Ears National Monument in the canyonlands area of San Juan County, Utah. Located at about 1700m altitude the prime season is early spring.
Access issues
Some of the land is private, most is public (BLM) land, please check the maps.
Approach
Drive south from Moab and take road 211 towards Canyonlands National Park. There is a sign indicating that you enter Indian Creek, the climbing starts just after "Newspaper Rock" and is distributed throughout the canyon along route 211 and Beef Basin road. Once you pass the wider plains around the Sixshooter Peaks you missed it ;-).
Where to stay
There are some paid campgrounds but there is also plenty of free camping throughout the canyon.
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Author(s): Karl Kelley
Date: 2018
ISBN: 9781892540355
- Sharp End:
- Located in the northern part of Bears Ears National Monument in Utah, Indian Creek is renowned for its sandstone crack climbing. Plan your visit with Creek Freak: Indian Creek Climbs.
Includes first ascent info, history and historical photos, overview maps, gear beta, required rope lengths, route length, camping beta and detailed cliff photos
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