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Hammond Canyon Rock Climbing

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Elevation:	7,000 ft	2,134 m
GPS:	37.7057, -109.803 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
Page Views:	6,134 total · 37/month
Shared By:	Josh Ewing on Sep 4, 2012 · Updates
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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. 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. Indian Creek Raptor Closure walls include: Echos, The Wall, Far Side, Original Meat, Tenderloins, Second Meat, First Meat, Selfish, Six Star, Cliffs of Insanity, Public Service Wall, Disappointment Cliffs, Fin Wall, Broken Tooth, Cat Wall, Slug Wall, Reservoir Wall, Critic’s Choice.

Description

This is a remote, high-elevation desert canyon. The area is incredibly beautiful, with plentiful ancient ruins, a year-round stream, and lots of tall pines and quaking aspen. The rock is Cedar Mesa Sandstone, which can range from decent to bad. As with all infrequently climbed sandstone, expect some sand and bring some fresh webbing for the anchors.

Getting There

Hammond Canyon is located in the Manti-La Sal National Forest, in the Elk Ridge Area, west of the Abajo Mountains. Getting there is complicated, and you'll need a map. You can come from the Natural Bridges area via the Bear's Ears Pass. You can come from Indian Creek, via a big drive up Beef Basin Road. Or you can come from Blanding via Cottonwood Wash. It's possible to access the canyon from above or below. The top of the canyon is at "Little Notch," which is signed off of the Elk Ridge Road, also known as Woodenshoe Road. The camping at this trailhead is nice and the hike into the canyon is down an established trail. For towers in the lower canyon, it might be easier to come in from the Cream Pots trail, but it's probably sixes.

Respect and Protect

Please Respect and Protect archaeological sites: Stay on trail, help prevent damage. Don’t move artifacts, let everyone enjoy the discovery. Stay out of ancient buildings and off walls, they are fragile! Report looting and vandalism: 1 800 722 3998