The Bridger Jacks

Some cliffs are occasionally closed due to raptor nesting. 14-day camping limit. MORE INFO >>> Check the Friends of Indian Creek website for up-to-date information, as well as the BLM's Monticello Field Office page. The BLM office in Monticello has asked the Friends of Indian Creek to remind climbers that there is a 14-day limit on camping on BLM Land. The F.O.I.C. understands that there is a bit of a history of staying in the Creek for far longer, but heavy climber-traffic in the area has made the BLM take notice of this tradition. Be aware that overstaying the 14-day limit makes climbers look as if we feel the rules don't apply to us and thus has an effect on long-term access. Moving your campsite throughout the season, or perhaps finding a site outside the main Indian Creek area, will not only help smooth relations with the BLM, but will also keep you from possibly getting hit with a fine. Keeping climbing areas open and conserving the climbing environment

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Description 

Indian Creek contains countless miles of wingate walls, but from a broader view these wall are all rather non-descript. The real landmarks in Indian Creek are the towers... When driving into the area, the first group of towers that one comes to are the obvious Bridger Jack Mesa and its associated towers. This compact area offers a relatively moderate approach and several quality short summit routes.

Getting There 

The area should be very obvious from the main road. If it's not, come back in daylight or when the weather is better. It is on the left when driving into the Indian Creek area, a couple miles past the Donnelly Canyon area. Turn left on the signed Beef Basin Road, cross the river, drive over a cattle guard and immediately turn right. Follow this road until right below the serrated ridge that is Bridger Jack. I've seen low-rider cars all the way back there, but I'm happy to have a truck for this road.

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Rim Shot 5.11-  UT : Moab Area : ... : The Bridger Jacks

This is a great route! As Cornachionne (sp?) says in his guide, "every pitch has character and excitement." The route is located on the west side of the Bridgers and summits the Bridger Jack Butte. As far as I remember, all of the pitches were less then 100'.P1: Great hands splitter that starts off with 2.5 Friends and goes to #2 Camalots.P2: Contrary to Cornachionne's description of this pitch, it is not dangerous or "r" rated. I can't...[more]   Browse More Classics in UT

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BETA PHOTO:	Joe enjoying some breakfast before heading over to...	BETA PHOTO: The Bridger Jacks
Venus setting on Bridger Jack from the campground.	Bridger Jack Butte and spires in early light. Phot...	Sunset lights up the Bridger Jack area on an unusu...
Bridger Jacks after snowfall. November 2007	Bridger Jack Mesa at sun up.	Bridger Jack Mesa at sun down.
Looking east from the base of Bridger Jacks.	bridger jacks in snow, mid morning sometime in mid...