West of the River Cliff

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Description 

A small cragging cliff, that is, ehem, west of the river just past the Court of the Patriarchs pulloff. The name of the cliff is taken from Stewart Green's Rock Climbing Utah guidebook.

The routes are short, not too clean (except a few) and the top is loose, sloping, and not easy for belaying. Basically, the quality isn't the highest but the routes are nice for a quick cragging session.

Seen from the road, there are a number of cracks on the face and in corners just a short walk up from the river.

Getting There 

Drive up the main canyon road toward the Court of Patriarchs. Go just beyond that viewpoint and look for a large, paved pulloff on the west (left) side of the road. There are a couple trails heading down to the river. Cross and look for another faint trail that heads up to the cliff. A horse trail intersects this trail and parallels the river.

Be careful not to erode the hillside. Also watch out for horse trains of tourists coming by and irritating horse train leaders who tell you to be careful so they don't have to come rescue you.

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