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Gunnison Area Rock Climbing

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Routes in Gunnison Area

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	Choss Pile Far Left (AKA Gorilla Gripper’s Corpse) T 5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b PG13
	Crumbling C**k T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Unknown 1 T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Unknown 2 T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Unknown 3 S 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Unknown 3.5 T,TR 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Unknown 4 S 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Unknown 5 and 6 T 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Unknown Sport Climb S 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a

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Elevation:	4,952 ft	1,509 m
GPS:	38.76328, -108.24631 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Access Issue: The Cabin Wall and the Island are both closed to climbing Details

The Cabin Wall and the Island are closed. In regard to the rest of the areas in Escalante "Continued use of this area relies on good stewardship and a relationship of trust with the landowner."

Respect local residents, cattle and wildlife by following the posted speed limit of 20 mph.
Minimize user impact by staying on established trails and roads.
Park off the road in established pull-offs or parking areas.
Pack out human waste and garbage.
Keep noise to a minimum.
Portions of Escalante Canyon are active ranching areas. Keep pets under leash control at all times.
No fires and no discharge of firearms.
Camp in established areas only. No camping on private property.

Description

This is the first buttress on the right side of the road from the highway (maybe 2 miles from the highway). It is a south-facing ,short wall with views of the San Juans on clear days. From Desert Rock: This area is located 1.8 miles from US 50 and the entrance to the canyon. It is the first rock band above and on the right side of the dirt road. Several easy climbs have also been done around the far right side of the cliff band.

Getting There

This is just off the highway. Walk up the hillside to the short cliff band of sandstone and conglomerate. Park on the down hill portion of the road and walk up about 5 minutes.