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The Whale Rock Climbing

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Elevation:	6,414 ft	1,955 m
GPS:	38.05805, -109.596 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 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

The Whale is the Navajo Sandstone formation above the Technicolor Wall. The rock quality is a bit softer and the area isn't frequented that often so be prepared for an adventure and tread lightly.

Getting There

Go just past the main Technicolor parking area. Turn right at the next dirt road (2.6 miles from Beef Basin turnoff), take this to a camp site and park. Please be aware of the fact that you are adventuring into a less frequented area and there is cryptobiotic soil, avoid damaging this. To get there, walk up the canyon until you reach the back. The drainage provides the path of least resistance. It will eventaully slab out and require an easy and low 5th class scramble to reach the rim. Once on the rim try to navigate as carefully as possible to The Whale. Anticipate a 45 to 60 min approach.