Elevation: 4,271 ft
GPS: 38.54668, -109.59959
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Shared By: Tradkelly on Dec 3, 2001 · Updates
Admins: slim, Andrew Gram, Nathan Fisher, Perin Blanchard, GRK, D C
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 Details
Access Issue: Poop Alert! Details

Description

Navajo sandstone with roadside (shoulder of the highway) belaying and excellent access from Moab with well over a hundred climbs from 5.4 TRs to 5.12, mixed sport and trad. Actually too many routes with some contrived sport routes in too small an area, but worth a visit. Gets morning to midday sun and in the warm season stays very hot until late in the afternoon. Be wary of descriptions in some guidebooks; anchors have disappeared from some climbs, so carry a selection of trad gear on climbs where you can't see them. Restrooms are available .3 miles N at Jaycee campground and .8 miles S of the Indian Writing sign at the south end of the climbing area.

This is a good area to get a feel for some of the climbing in the area, or if you only have limited time in the area. Expect it to always be crowded, even in full-sun summer conditions. Cool off and refill water later at the (potable) natural spring on the N side of River Road (turn E just south of the bridge on 191 as you head back to Moab, it's on the right in an obvious large paved pullout).

Getting There

Drive north out of Moab on 191 and cross the bridge over the Colorado; continue 1.3 miles and make the left (south) turn onto Potash Road (279). The climbing areas start about 4.2 miles onto the road (at the 'Park in Designated Areas Only' sign). General parking is in turnouts on both sides of the road for the next mile or so, generally under the climbs themselves. Use caution as 4x4s and trucks generally ignore the 30mph speed limit in the area, and tourists gawk and don't watch the road as they go past. I personally wear a road guard vest while belaying to alert people that I'm not potential target.

Responsible Recreation

  • It is important to stay on the trail. Our trails are surrounded by living soil called Biocrust. Off-trail travel damages the deserts delicate ecosystem for decades after. Find out more about our soil from local non-profit: sciencemoab.org/radio/
  • Portable toilet systems are required in Grand County. Be prepared to carry human waste out on the trail. Human waste takes over a year to decompose in the desert. This keeps it clean for everyone after you. Buy one at any of our local gear shops before your visit.
  • Temperatures can easily reach upwards of 100 degrees. Exposure to the sun is extreme. Always travel with enough water and electrolytes for the length of your outing and the temperature of the season. It is important to have more water than you might expect.
  • Always let someone know where you are and when you expect to be back. Cell service is limited. Always stay found. If lost, stay where you are. Wandering makes it difficult for Search and Rescue to find you.
  • Recreate within your limits. There are few access points for Search and Rescue. It will take Search and Rescue time to get to injured individuals on the trail.

142 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at Wall Street

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5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 817
30 Seconds Over Potash
Trad
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
 799
Flakes of Wrath
Trad, TR
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
 424
Bad Moki Roof
Trad
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
 371
Potash Bong Hit
Trad
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 656
Nervous in Suburbia
Sport
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
 436
Lucy in the Sky with Potash
Trad
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
 216
Another Roadside Distraction
Trad
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
 91
Frogs of a Feather
Trad
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
 218
Baby Blue
Trad
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
 146
Astro Lad
Trad, TR
5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c
 329
Static Cling
Trad
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
 152
Fernando
Sport
5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c R
 179
Flakes of Wrath Direct
Trad
5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a PG13
 151
Skeletonic
Trad
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
 207
Knapping With The Alien
Sport
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
30 Seconds Over Potash
 817
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad
Flakes of Wrath
 799
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a Trad, TR
Bad Moki Roof
 424
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a Trad
Potash Bong Hit
 371
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a Trad
Nervous in Suburbia
 656
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Sport
Lucy in the Sky with Potash
 436
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b Trad
Another Roadside Distraction
 216
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b Trad
Frogs of a Feather
 91
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Trad
Baby Blue
 218
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c Trad
Astro Lad
 146
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c Trad, TR
Static Cling
 329
5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c Trad
Fernando
 152
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c Sport
Flakes of Wrath Direct
 179
5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c R Trad
Skeletonic
 151
5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a PG13 Trad
Knapping With The Alien
 207
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a Sport
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