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The Priest Rock Climbing

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Routes in The Priest

	Excommunication T,S 5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c
	Honeymoon Chimney T 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c A0
	Immaculate Conception S 5.13c 8a+ 30 X- 31 E7 7a
	Late for Prom T 5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a

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Elevation:	6,307 ft	1,922 m
GPS:	38.6588, -109.3691 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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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. Details

WET ROCK: Holds rip off and climbs have been and will continue to be permanently damaged due to climbers not respecting this phenomenon. After a heavy storm the rock will remain wet, sometimes for several days. PLEASE DO NOT CLIMB IN MOAB during or after rain.

RAPTOR CLOSURES: please be aware of seasonal raptor closures. They occur annually in the spring. Indian Creek Raptor Closure walls include: Echos, The Wall, Far Side, Original Meat, Tenderloins, Second Meat, First Meat, Selfish, Six Star, Cliffs of Insanity, Public Service Wall, Disappointment Cliffs, Fin Wall, Broken Tooth, Cat Wall, Slug Wall, Reservoir Wall, Critic’s Choice.

Description

The Priest is the free standing tower next to the Rectory on the side opposite from Castleton. From many perspectives, its odd geometry certainly looks like a priest, and you may wish you have one present if you aren't solid on offwidths. This is my favorite tower in Castle Valley, and the summit is absolutely spectacular.

Honeymoon Chimney is the route to do, and a great alternative if Castleton is crowded. The bottom part stays in the shade, so make sure you do this on a warm day.

Getting There

Hike up the Castleton trail, but instead of going up traverse along the very cool narrow ridge to the base of the Rectory. Walk along the base of the Rectory on its left side to the base of the Priest.

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Classic Climbing Routes at The Priest

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.

5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c A0 230 ● Honeymoon Chimney Trad, Aid 4 pitches
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a 4 ● Late for Prom Trad
5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c 23 ● Excommunication Trad, Sport 5 pitches
5.13c 8a+ 30 X- 31 E7 7a 4 ● Immaculate Conception Sport