Interiors Wall Area Rock Climbing
| Elevation: | 5,609 ft | 1,710 m |
| GPS: |
38.67543, -108.32137 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
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| Shared By: | John Peterson on Jan 21, 2006 · Updates | |
| Admins: | Jesse Zacher, Bradley Mark Edwards, N R, Leo Paik, John McNamee, Frances Fierst, Monty, Monomaniac, Tyler KC |
...per Trevor Oman I have been informed by two sources that the land that contains the Cabin Wall and The Island is now public (NOT QUITE YET). Viewing the tract on OnX, it appears The Conservation Fund has purchased or been transferred ownership of the land. Someone more versed in the minutiae of land ownership may want to confirm this, but I wanted to put it out there to get the ball rolling on updating this page.
The Cabin Wall and the Island are closed. In regard to the rest of the areas in Escalante "Continued use of this area relies on good stewardship and a relationship of trust with the landowner."
Respect local residents, cattle and wildlife by following the posted speed limit of 20 mph.
Minimize user impact by staying on established trails and roads.
Park off the road in established pull-offs or parking areas.
Pack out human waste and garbage.
Keep noise to a minimum.
Portions of Escalante Canyon are active ranching areas. Keep pets under leash control at all times.
No fires and no discharge of firearms.
Camp in established areas only. No camping on private property.
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Currently per Joey Chicharrones: there are currently raptor closures in effect for sections of the Interiors Wall Area for 2025, per the BLM Uncompahgre Field Office. Please respect closures to preserve our ability to climb in an area with a history of recent access issues.
(Formerly per Zack Kelley: there are no raptor closures for Interiors Wall Area for 2023, per the BLM Uncompahgre Field Office's wildlife biologist.)
This is the most popular area in the canyon. There are many routes here. The most interesting part of this area of the cliff is a large cave with a couple of routes that climb cracks inside the back wall of the cave.
The original Desert Rock covers this area.
Addendum: the buttress to the right of the large crack in the photo (right of the white box saying "Layback") fell down. Look for some huge new chunks of talus on the slow below this wall.
Classic Climbing Routes at Interiors Wall Area
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