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PernStar Beach Rock Climbing

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Elevation:	4,931 ft	1,503 m
GPS:	38.78898, -109.34005 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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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

PernStar Beach currently only has one route with a few variations to the top of the northwest formation. The area seems to have a lot of potential and it's hard to beat the beach party after a day of climbing.

Descent - There are rap anchors located on the south facing wall tucked away on a small ledge. Rap down to the lower section of ledges and the second anchor is made of tricams to the east. two 60 meter double raps will get you back to the start.

Getting There

PernStar Beach is located between Dewey Bridge and Hiddle Bottom across the river. Put-in at Dewey and float about 1 mile until you see the canyon open on the right with a "chicken head/road-runner" tower above a white sandy beach. Fight through trees/bushes on the left side of the beach to access the "trail." Follow the wash up and stay left with the vegetation until you reach the base of the climb. Approach takes about 25 minutes once on the beach.