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Lucky Strike Mine Area

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

Description

Weathered wingate sandstone area in the San Rafael Swell, South of I-70.

Getting There

Drive down the Reds Canyon Road towards Tomsich Butte. After passing family Butte you enter a wash and the road follows the wash heading south. A good spur road heads west towards the Lucky Strike Mine. The road ends at the Lucky Strike Mine where there are old buildings and mining equipment.

Routes from Left to Right

5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b C1 PG13
 1
● D.P.O.S.
Trad, Aid
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b C2+
 2
● Winter Moon Tower - Waxing and W…
Trad, Aid 2 pitches
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
● D.P.O.S.
 1
5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b C1 PG13 Trad, Aid
● Winter Moon Tower - Waxing…
 2
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b C2+ Trad, Aid 2 pitches

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Ben on pitch two of Waxing and Waning on the first ascent.
[Hide Photo] Ben on pitch two of Waxing and Waning on the first ascent.