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Description 

This area is "a beautiful canyon" (Paul Ross) off of state highway 191 immediately southeast of Wilson arch. The area is very peaceful, pristine, full of slickrock and playful rock formations. Five Entrada sandstone towers can be found here. Mid height vehicles can make it back here. (ie- Forester = no problem)

Getting There 

Immediately south of the Wilson arch rest/view area is a turn off between mile markers 99 and 100. Turn east onto this gravel road. As some buildings come into view ahead, there will be a gate to your right. Again, turn east (right) through this gate, please close it, and continue on this road until it dead ends at a large parking lot. A "road" does continue but park here. To reach Tranquility Tower, the largest tower to the north, follow this road which will turn into a path.

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Feeding the Rat 5.7 C2 PG13  UT : Moab Area : Joe Wilson Canyon

Feeding the Rat is located on the southwest prow of the tower. It is on the edge you seen from the parking lot. Pitch 0- Scramble up to a large ledge on the shoulder of the tower.Pitch 1- Climb a pillar-like (very soft) formation 20 feet to an obvious horizontal crack. Traverse out crack left to an uncomfortable natural belay below small crack. 5.7 C1+ 40 feetPitch 2- Aid up tiny blue and black alien crack straight off belay. Follow this crack for 30 feet to pins and bolts. Follow bolts and stud...[more]   Browse More Classics in UT

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Tranquility Tower and Queens View.	King Arthur's Seat.	BETA PHOTO: Another view of Tranquility Tower