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Elevation: 4,255 ft 1,297 m
GPS: 38.31001, -109.64826
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Shared By: Steve Bartlett on Apr 28, 2003 · Updates
Admins: slim, Perin Blanchard, GRK, David Crane
Warning Access Issue: RAIN, WET ROCK and RAPTOR CLOSURES: The sandstone around Moab is fragile and is very easily damaged when it is wet. Also please ask and be aware of Raptor Closures in areas such as CAT WALL and RESERVOIR WALL in Indian Creek DetailsDrop down

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Lockhart Basin is an empty expanse nestled between the Colorado River and the Wingate cliffs. This is area is actually quite close in to Moab, yet feels very remote. It seems to fall between the cracks. The cracks of Indian Creek and Kane Creek that is. It is the area east of the Colorado River, visible from the White Rim Trail. A great viewpoint is the Needles Overlook (accessed and saignposted from the main road south out of Moab). The area is a sixties time-warp, it has seen much impact from the grazing and mining industries, and virtually none from any of the modern outdoor industries. There is a small smattering of towers here, nestled up against the Wingate cliffs. They are hard to see, difficult to get to, and seldom climbed. See Eric Bjornstad's desert Rock IV for more details on these. The rock is as good as it gets. There is a never-ending supply of Indian Creek quality Wingate here, for crack climbers who are happy slogging up and down endless dusty talus slopes all day.

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Access is either rappel from Needles Overlook or somewhere else along the rim, via 4WD road over Hurrah Pass at the south end of the Kane creek area, or (easiest) by easy dirt road north from Indian Creek; take the road past Hamburger Rock camping area (just past the Six-shooters), and head north. Bring lots of supplies.

Respect and Protect

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Please Respect and Protect archaeological sites: Stay on trail, help prevent damage. Don’t move artifacts, let everyone enjoy the discovery. Stay out of ancient buildings and off walls, they are fragile! Report looting and vandalism: 1 800 722 3998

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5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b C2
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Regular Route Trisstin's Tower
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5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b C2 Aid 3 pitches
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