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Ataxia Tower Rock Climbing

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Routes in Ataxia Tower

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	Ashtar Command T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Feeling Minnesota T,S 5.9- 5c 17 VI 16 HVS 4c
	P.C. Thug T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Warzone T 5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a
	Woods Route T 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c PG13

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Elevation:	4,865 ft	1,483 m
GPS:	37.21191, -112.96193 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Access Issue: Seasonal Raptor Closures ***** RAIN AND WET ROCK ***** The sandstone in Zion is fragile and is very easily damaged when it is wet. 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 ZION during or after rain. A good rule of thumb is that if the ground near your climb is at all damp (and not powdery dry sand), then do not climb. There are many alternatives (limestone, granite, basalt, and plastic) nearby. Seasonal Raptor Closures Details

Closures in effect March 1
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Description

An obvious, squat tower located just past the last switchback before the tunnel, Ataxia Tower contains one of the more popular free routes in Zion (Ashtar Command) as well as a few other less-well-known lines.

The word ataxia has interesting connotations for climbing...

Getting There

Find a parking place along the road and follow the obvious trail up the short, steep slope below the base of the tower.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Ataxia Tower

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.

5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 510 ● Ashtar Command Trad 2 pitches
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b 7 ● P.C. Thug Trad
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c PG13 11 ● Woods Route Trad 2 pitches