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The Island aka Left side of Cabin Wall Rock Climbing
Routes in The Island aka Left side of Cabin Wall
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Better Left Undone T 5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c |
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Island aka Left side of Cabin Wall | 8545, The T 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b |
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Left-facing Corner (unknown) T 5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c |
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Pair a' grins T 5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a |
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Rustler's Revenge T 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b |
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Rusty's Cave T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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Whodini T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b R |
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Willy's Hand Jive T 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b |
| Elevation: | 5,494 ft | 1,675 m |
| GPS: |
38.68003, -108.31657 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
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| Shared By: | Cory N on Nov 30, 2020 | |
| Admins: | Jesse Zacher, Bradley Mark Edwards, N R, Leo Paik, John McNamee, Frances Fierst, Monty, Monomaniac, Tyler KC |
Access Issue: 7/7/26: The Island is open to climbing!
Details
Per Dave Erbe: these areas are now open per the WCCC and BLM update (The Island will have raptor nesting closures starting on 3/15/26, but the Cabin Wall does not have any nesting closure in place).
Previously: update: per Nolan Robertson: the land was not public yet. It was a transitional phase, being owned by a conservation group leased back to the ranch. Once the lease is completed, it will be public again. Until then, anyone going up to Cabin wall is trespassing. Please be patient, land ownership transitions take time. Anyone is more than welcome to reach out to me for regular progress reports, otherwise, Cabin Wall should be avoided until the situation is completely resolved.
...per Trevor Oman I have been informed by two sources that the land that contains the Cabin Wall and The Island is now public (NOT QUITE YET). Viewing the tract on OnX, it appears The Conservation Fund has purchased or been transferred ownership of the land. Someone more versed in the minutiae of land ownership may want to confirm this, but I wanted to put it out there to get the ball rolling on updating this page.
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
Per Dave Erbe: these areas are now open per the WCCC and BLM update (The Island will have raptor nesting closures starting on 3/15/26, but the Cabin Wall does not have any nesting closure in place).
Historically this area has been known as "The Island", it is a separate cliff slightly deeper in the canyon/west the of Cabin Wall. The routes here are indeed separate from the routes at Cabin Wall divided by a large gully and a cliff wall with several arches in the making. Previously the entry for Cabin Wall encompassed all of these routes as the left most routes. This creates some confusion as to the location of the routes.
The Island includes routes:
Rusty's Cave through Rustlers Revenge.
Getting There
Head southwest on 650 Rd for 10.5 miles from US 50. Park at the HA Smith Cabin on the right hand side. From the parking lot, head west on the road to a sandy drainage. Follow this drainage until you see a climber's trail heading up to the base of the cliff.
The Western Colorado Climbers Coalition announcement
The Western Colorado Climbers Coalition (WCCC) is excited to announce that public access to Cabin Wall and The Island in Escalante Canyon is now OPEN! Huge thanks to everyone who helped make this possible. As we head back to these beloved crags, please keep the following in mind so we can maintain continued access and protect this incredible place:
1. Practice Leave No Trace
Help us take care of Escalante Canyon by:
- Staying on designated trails
- Using the provided pit toilets
- Packing out all human waste from campsites and crags
- Avoiding climbing on sandstone for at least 24-48 hours after any precipitation to prevent damage and allow the rock to dry
2. Respect Private Property
Please be mindful of no‑trespassing areas, particularly agricultural land near the access points. Remember to drive slowly in and out of the canyon since speeding has been a recurring concern.
3. Watch for Seasonal Raptor Closures
Some walls in the canyon may be subject to raptor nesting closures beginning in March. Environmental assessments are conducted every year and updates will be posted. Thanks for giving wildlife the space it needs.
We know everyone is fired up to get back out there and we are too! Thank you for being responsible stewards of this special climbing area. Climb safe, tread lightly, and have a blast!
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