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.
P1- A short hands to fingers corner that is deceptively difficult at the top. If you plan to do the second pitch, clip the anchor as pro and move along the ledge to set up a gear belay in the corner for the next pitch.
P2- Hands to a dirty chimney/ow. Smaller gear works in an inside crack. Climb through a strange but fun multi angled crack/slot. Finish on fingers.
You can get down with a 60m.
Location
Directly above where the trail hits the wall. Look for a short clean corner with short chain anchors. Climb up on a ledge to start. There is a plaque. The second pitch starts in the corner at the left end of a 20' ledge on top of the 1st pitch.
Protection
P1- Hands to 1"
P2- .5" (for the end) to 3.5"
(It has been a while since I did this so just check it out.)
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