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Chip Tower Rock Climbing

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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 such as CAT WALL and RESERVOIR WALL in Indian Creek 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.

Description

Chip Tower and it's neighbor Dale are the first two towers along the White Rim road if approaching from the Shafer Trail. Chip is the lower tower that is slightly closer to the road.

Getting There

Park at a prominent wash on the side of the tower closest to the Shafer Trail - about 5 miles from the Shafer Trail/White Rim junction. Hike up the wash and then up the first bench of the mesa. You should find an old mining road that makes the approach very casual. Follow it as it switchbacks to the mine, and then scramble up and right to get to the towers. With good route finding, it is easy 3rd class. The approach takes about 40 minutes.