Where To Go Rock Climbing In Moab, Utah
Moab, Utah, is one of the world’s most famous rock climbing destinations. With seemingly countless options of monumental sandstone towers rising into the sky from the desert floor, the surreal landscape calls out to everyone with a desire for a climbing adventure. Ranging from the easiest to the most difficult, Moab desert towers offer many climbing routes for novices and seasoned climbers alike.
Where To Go Rock Climbing In Moab
Many great rock climbing routes in Moab are just a few steps off of the primary road and can be completed in a half-day or less. Others require walking into more remote wilderness areas and should be allowed a whole day. Many choose to hire a Utah rock climbing guide and explore the area with a professional. Here are some of the Moab area’s most popular climbing destinations that feature a great variety of difficulty levels.
Fisher Towers / Ancient Art
The great Fisher Towers offers unique climbing experiences yet at more moderate grades than many other locations that have so much to offer in wondrous vistas. Fisher is the Moab area’s most accessible tower to climb, and at the summit, this tower features the Moab area’s most unusual and satisfying scenes of all. Ancient Art, a four-summit rock tower at Fisher, has one of the most convenient approaches to any great rock for climbing in the entire area. This naturally helps make the location exceptionally popular, so it can be busy. Arrive early to stay out ahead of the crowds.
Height: 350 feet. Difficulty: 5.8+ A0 or 5.10. Days: 1
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Fisher Towers / Ancient Art Climbing Trips
This is a great option for a scenic climb with a mild approach.
Difficulty: Moderate | 5.8+ A0 or 5.10
Minimum Ages/Weight: 8
Price: Starting at $250
Indian Creek
Surrounding Indian Creek, Utah are majestic cliffs globally known to feature exceptional climbing routes. This uniquely splendorous area for rock climbing near Moab is one of the region’s most popular. The exotic beauty of Indian Creek, in Bears Ears National Monument, offers a deeply inspiring world-famous climbing area featuring Pente, Reservoir Wall, and others. Advanced climbers with particular skills and gear can meet the challenges of this global rock climbing destination. Some of the most legendary routes take up to a dozen of the same size protection! Learn the most challenging crack climbing around from some of the world’s most proficient climbing guides.
Height: 391 feet. Difficulty: 5.5 to 5.13. Days: 1
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Indian Creek Climbing Trips
Guided Indian Creeks trips will provide you with the gear and necessary instruction to climb this legendary crack climbing area.
Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult | 5.9 to 5.13
Minimum Ages/Weight: 8
Price: Starting at $200
Castleton Tower
Climbers come from around the world to ascend the magnificent Castleton Tower. It certainly stands up to its reputation. Climbing at this location is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The North Chimney features crack climbing and multi-pitch, and the North Face offers more advanced (Difficulty 5.11) opportunities. Castleton’s Kor-Ingalls route is recognized as one of North America’s top classic climbs. Castleton Tower can be a busy location, so arrive early to avoid as much congestion as possible.
Height: 400 feet. Difficulty: 5.9+ or 5.11+. Days: 1
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Castleton Tower Climbing Trips
Experience moderate level climbing on one of the worlds most famous rock features.
Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult | 5.9+ or 5.11+
Minimum Age: 8
Price: Starting at $225
Looking Glass Arch
For an ideal introduction to multi-pitch climbing, Looking Glass Arch offers a 3-pitch bolted route for a convenient ready-made practice course. Added to the thrill of this exhilarating vertical journey, the magnificent views from several hundred feet up are the big payoff for the effort. The climb also features one of the Moab region’s greatest rappelling spots. Of all the climbing routes in the southwestern Utah national parklands, this is one not to be missed.
Height: 400 feet. Difficulty: 5.5. Days: Half
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Looking Glass Arch Climbing Trips
This three pitch route is the perfect introduction to multi-pitch climbing.
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate | 5.5
Minimum Ages: 8
Price: Starting at $150
Rock Climbing in Moab – The World’s Best Rocks
The parkland region around Moab is rich in soaring sandstone towers. Options are abundant throughout the area for climbers of all skill levels. Many feature easy to moderate routes. All offer overwhelmingly beautiful vistas from their summits. Whether you’re a first-time climber looking for an afternoon of introductory bouldering or a veteran climber seeking a big wall with bivouacking en route, it’s here at Moab.
Moab Rock Climbing Guide
Red River Adventures is Moab’s only licensed professional Moab rock climbing guide service. We offer both half-day and full-day guided rock climbing experiences. Our guided climbing options offer abundant opportunities for trying various types of climbing, practicing techniques, rappelling, belaying, and more.
Reserve your half- or full-day of climbing with our AMGA-certified Instructors. We provide all the equipment, but you are welcome to use your own if you prefer, and our guides will provide a safety inspection of your personal climbing gear.
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