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Not-Notch Canyon Rock Climbing

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Routes in Not-Notch Canyon

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	4 Seeing Men T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b C1
	Benjamin Putterman T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a A2 PG13
	Block Tower T 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b C1
	Butter Sculpture, The T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a C2
	Cameron in a Rocking Chair T 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Flame, The T 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a C2
	Fudgecicle - North Face T 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b C2
	Headrest, The T 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b R
	Mollie’s Bird T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b C1+
	Pencil, The T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c C1
	Punchline T 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b C2
	Retribution Tower T C2
	Snowman-East Face Dihedral, The T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c C2
	Toaster, The T A2+
	Zoe’s Pinkie T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c A1

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Elevation:	6,473 ft	1,973 m
GPS:	37.74107, -109.7185 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

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. We couldn’t find a name for this little canyon and dubbed it Not-Notch Canyon.

Getting There

Not-Notch Canyon is located in the Manti-La Sal National Forest, west of the Abajo Mountains. The easiest way to get to the canyon 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. After 9 miles and multiple creek crossings you’ll see a good dirt pull off on the left that we’d park/camp at. I’ve driven this road in an old Honda Accord when the creek was dry but it’s probably a better idea to have a little more clearance than that, especially if the creek is flowing.

We hiked from the camp spot, cross country SSW to the creek bed that leads west into the canyon. You could also hike back on the road a bit, then up the drainage from the very bottom. Hike up the drainage 1-1.5 hours depending which tower you are headed to.