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Dead Mans Spires

Utah > S Central Utah > San Rafael Swell > San Rafael Swell - North

Description

A group of spires northwest of the Weasel formation on the north side of Cane Wash. We named the area Dead Man's Spires as a route and a couple of attempted old routes were found on these spires. As these climbers are unknown we are assuming they have passed on!!!

Getting There

Dead Mans Spires lie about 3/4 miles northwest of the Weasel formation. There are several spires in this area, one other than Resurrection Spire has a route on it put up possibly in the 80's? Also a couple of failed attempts have been found. From the San Rafael River bridge drive south for about 2.2 miles to a right turn with a cattle guard on Oil Flat Rd. Go 1.0 mile to a Y junction, take the right fork, go 1.6 miles to another Y junction, take the right fork(Mexican Sweeps Road) and follow this for 3.7 miles to Cane Wash. Turn left up Cane Wash for 3 miles to a small wash on the right below the towers. Drive up this to camp sites. Recommend 4x4.

Routes from Left to Right

5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b C1 PG13
 4
Hermit's Hovel - Mystery Incident
Trad, Aid
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c C2
 2
Lazarus Spire
Trad, Aid
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b C1 R
 1
Redemption Tower
Trad, Aid 2 pitches
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a C1
 2
Resurrection Spire
Trad, Aid 4 pitches
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Hermit's Hovel - Mystery I…
 4
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b C1 PG13 Trad, Aid
Lazarus Spire
 2
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c C2 Trad, Aid
Redemption Tower
 1
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b C1 R Trad, Aid 2 pitches
Resurrection Spire
 2
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a C1 Trad, Aid 4 pitches

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P.Ross on P2. Resurrection Spire.
[Hide Photo] P.Ross on P2. Resurrection Spire.

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[Hide Comment] Driving in Cane Wash is prohibited, as this is a Wilderness Study area. Better to hoof it in than follow the path of the illegal ATVers. Oct 29, 2003
[Hide Comment] The lower end of Cane wash is closed as a WSA, upper Cane is open with signs marking the trails. Oct 29, 2003
[Hide Comment] My mistake...this is not the area of Cane Wash that is closed. The area that is closed is to the north. Nov 1, 2003