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Notch Canyon Rock Climbing

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Routes in Notch Canyon

	Blue Falcon, The T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c C1
	Brown Falcon, The T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a C1

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Elevation:	6,535 ft	1,992 m
GPS:	37.76391, -109.71829 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	Ben Kiessel on Mar 28, 2022
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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

This is a remote, high-elevation desert canyon. The area is incredibly beautiful. The rock is Cedar Mesa Sandstone, which can range from decent to bad. As with all infrequently climbed sandstone, expect some sand and bring some fresh webbing for the anchors.

Getting There

Notch Canyon is located in the Manti-La Sal National Forest, west of the Abajo Mountains. The easiest way to get to the two towers is coming from Blanding via Cottonwood Wash. Drive 6.3 miles west on 95 from 191 south of Blanding. Turn right on Cottonwood/Elk Mountain Rd. Drive for 8 miles to a right hand turn on South Cottonwood Rd. 10 miles and multiple creek crossings will put you at the mouth of Notch Canyon. Hike west up the creek bed into the canyon.