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Taylor Canyon Rock Climbing

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Areas in Taylor Canyon

Aphrodite 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 1

Moses 3 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 3

Zeus 2 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 2

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Elevation:	4,323 ft	1,318 m
GPS:	38.4778, -109.91106 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	Spencer Weiler on Apr 12, 2021
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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

Taylor canyon is home to the classic Moses and Zeus towers, as well as the lesser well known Aphrodite and Thracian Mare towers. It is located on the NW side of Island in the Sky. Arguably the area with the most aesthetic desert towers in Canyonlands, though Monument Basin is for sure a candidate.

Getting There

From Moab take Highway 191 north to the well signed left turn onto highway 313 leading to canyonlands and dead horse point. Just before the 10 mile mark, turn right onto a signed road for Mineral Bottom, which is just past the turn for "horsethief campground". Follow this for 13 miles to where it drops down the Mineral Bottom switchbacks to the river. Take a left turn and enter Canyonlands NP proper. From here, the road turns 4wd. Follow it 2-3 miles to the Taylor Canyon turnoff, and follow this road 5 miles to the TH and campsites(reservation needed)

Alternatively, you can hike from Island in the Sky via the Alcove Springs trail 5.6 miles to the towers. From Canyonlands Visitor Center, drive into the park 6miles to the right turn towards Upheaval Dome. Follow this about 5miles to the Alcove Springs TH.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Taylor Canyon

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

5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c 45 ● Dunn Route Trad 5 pitches Moses
5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c R 32 ● Sisyphus Trad 3 pitches Zeus
5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a C0 207 ● Primrose Dihedrals Trad, Aid 7 pitches Moses
5.12 7b+ 27 VIII+ 26 E6 6b 32 ● Pale Fire Trad 4 pitches Moses