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Escalante Arm Rock Climbing

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Areas in Escalante Arm

50 Mile Creek 4 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 4

Davis Gulch 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 1

Hogwarts Wall 5 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 5

Main Escalante Channel 3 / 0 / 0 / 2 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 5

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Elevation:	3,701 ft	1,128 m
GPS:	37.29812, -110.88147 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Access Issue: Climbing regulations are in effect. Details

The following is prohibited:

Climbing and/or rappelling by any means on any man-made structures.
Technical rock climbing within 1/4 mile of occupied Peregrine Falcon, Bald Eagle, Condor and

Golden Eagle aeries.

Leaving gear and equipment used in connection with climbing activities unattended. The gear and

equipment shall be removed by the participants before departing the area. This includes but is not
limited to pitons, chocks, bolts and all other climbing aids.

The use of glue or other aids that are permanent or leave a visible or long lasting residue.
Climbing within the boundaries of Rainbow Bridge NM.

The above regulations may be found in this document. nps.gov/glca/parkmgmt/loade…

Description

The Escalante River is a major tributary of the Colorado River and is the second largest river arm at Lake Powell. This arm features more than 10 side canyons over the 10+ miles it covers from the main channel. While the Escalante's lowest reaches and canyons have been flooded by Lake Powell, much of this river system remains intact. Regardless if it's high or low water, this is one amazing canyon to float, explore and climb in as the potential is unlimited.

Getting There

The Escalante River Arm is at Mile 68 and across the main channel from the "Dump/Pump Station". From Bullfrog Marina area travel downlake approximately 30 miles to the “Escalante Arm” expect to drive around 4 hours in a houseboat to reach the canyon on the right. From Wahweap Bay area, travel uplake about 70 miles to the “Escalante Arm” to reach the canyon on the left. From the opening to escalante there are numerous side canyons you are able to access: Indian Creek, Clear Creek, Fiftymile Creek, Dow, Willow Creek, Bishops, Explorer, Fence, Cow and Stevens Canyons; Davis and Coyote Gulch.

History

The Escalante river was first mapped and named by Almon Thompson, a member of the 1872 Colorado River expedition led by John Wesley Powell. It was named after Silvestre Vélez de Escalante, a Franciscan missionary and the first known European explorer of the region and leader of the 1776 Dominguez-Escalante Expedition.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Escalante Arm

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

5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 4 ● Hueco Wall Trad Main Escalante Channel
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b 4 ● Fists in the Glory Pod Trad 50 Mile Creek
5.11b/c 6c+ 23 VIII- 24 E4 6a 4 ● Finger Crack Trad 50 Mile Creek