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Elevation: 6,136 ft 1,870 m
GPS: 36.3682, -108.891
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Warning Access Issue: Climbing on the Navajo Nation is ILLEGAL. DetailsDrop down

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The Navajo Nation covers a large area within the four corners region of Utah, Arizona, Colorado, and New Mexico. The majority of this land lies within Arizona and New Mexico. This section covers only the portion of the reservation that exists in New Mexico, one can see the Arizona Navajolands as well.

Presently, climbing is banned in the Navajo Nation. This information is included only for historical purposes. Please see this informative article, written by Cameron M. Burns (aka Camster (Rhymes with Hamster)) for more information.

Getting There Suggest change

The Navajo reservation covers a huge corner of the map in the northwest portion of the state. Most of the area can be accessed by heading north from Gallup, NM or south from Shiprock, NM on the late US Highway 666 (now US-491).

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Classic Climbing Routes at New Mexico Navajolands

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a C0
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5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b R
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Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Regular Route Ship Rock Area > Ship Rock
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5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a C0 Trad, Aid
Moby Dike Ship Rock Area > Ship Rock
 4
5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b R Trad 10 pitches
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