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Prickly Pear Rock Climbing

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	Feels Like the Very First Time T 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Separate Ways T 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Unknown T 5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c

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Elevation:	5,843 ft	1,781 m
GPS:	38.02633, -109.54492 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	Cory N on Jun 9, 2023
Admins:	slim, Cory N, Perin Blanchard, GRK, David Crane, Nathan Fisher Page Updates (admin only)

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Access Issue: Limited Toilet Facilities! Raptor Closures! Details

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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

Prickly Pear crag is a quiet crag on the left side of 211 with short routes at the mouth of the canyon. It receives morning sun and afternoon shade making it a reasonable afternoon crag in the late spring or early fall. I expected a LOT of prickly pear cactus, but despite the name and route names it wasn't bad and all the belays seem pretty clear of rope catchers.

Getting There

Park at the pull out below Blue Gramma, and bushwhack through the brush to Indian Creek. Cross the creek and head up into the field. Hike straight across towards the talus with the large boulders on it. Switchback up to the base. Boots recommended after the grass seeds or you'll be sad.