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.
Climb mainly off-fingers up a right-facing corner to a roof. Pull through the roof and continue a short ways to the chains. Good route despite the fact it's often sandy.
Location
This is the obvious corner crack that leads to a roof, right when the approach trail reaches the cliff. It is just to the left of The Felcher.
Pretty mellow (hard 10ish) for the first half. After that the footholds disappear and it turns into a solid but pumpy lieback. The roof moves are flat out awesome. Don't try to convince yourself that you are "getting it back" at the awkward "rest" at the base of the roof. I used 5 #0.5 Camelots for this route.
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