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Description 

The only place at Indian Creek where hands may not be required.


Getting There 

0.5 miles West of Newspaper Rock.


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Mountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for Friction Slab:
Y-Crack Simulator   5.9     Trad, 30 feet   
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Featured Route For Friction Slab
Split Pinnacle

Split Pinnacle 5.9  UT : Moab Area : ... : Friction Slab
A good introduction to Indian Creek, Split Pinnacle tackles a tight hands to fist crack up the center of a short leaning tower. Disappointing in length, its still a nice and quick stop if you're looking to get a feel for hand cracks. Easily accessible from the road, This is a fun route to do if you're short on time, just arriving, or looking for a mellow warm-up or warm-down. Start by diving right in on the thinnest part of the crack. Squirm your way up the generous start until...[more]   Browse More Classics in UT


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Friction Slab at Indian Creek.  Do yourself a favor and keep driving to the cracks that you came for.

Friction Slab at Indian Creek. Do yourself a favo...