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The Grunt Rock Climbing

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Elevation:	6,025 ft
GPS:	37.62512, -109.76697 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	Trevor Bowman on Nov 8, 2019
Admins:	slim, Andrew Gram, Nathan Fisher, Perin Blanchard, GRK, D C Page Updates (admin only)

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 such as CAT WALL and RESERVOIR WALL in Indian Creek 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.

Description

A small tower that is the southernmost in a row of three that lie above the confluence of Arch and Butts Canyons.

Getting There

Hike up the Arch Canyon Trail for a little over a mile to the confluence of Arch and Butts Canyons. The row of three towers lies on the ridgeline that sits just north of the confluence. Leave the Arch Canyon Trail, and head up Butts Canyon for 100m or so, before cutting left (west) and ascending the short, steep slope to the ridgeline. There are a couple of small cliff-bands, and some brush to contend with, so search around some for the best line. It is probably 45 minutes or so from the end of the road to the towers.