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Courthouse Rock Rock Climbing

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Routes in Courthouse Rock

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	Judge Tower, Better Judgement T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a C1
	Slickenslides South T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a

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Elevation:	4,991 ft	1,521 m
GPS:	38.70528, -109.72753 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. 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

Courthouse rock is the eastern most formation in the Tusher canyon area. The most notable feature here is probably Slickenslides arch on the NE side of the formation, named for the geologic “slickensides” that can be seen all around courthouse rock.

The area has a largely undocumented climbing history, but contains many adventurous routes up its various summits, as well as opportunity for new development. As with most climbing in the Tusher area one should expect loose and soft rock on most routes.

Getting There

From the intersection of hwy 191 and river road near Moab, take hwy 191 north for 13.4 miles to the mill canyon turn off - BLM rd 215. Take this good dirt road staying left at each intersection for 1.7 miles to a right turn for the dispersed camping area below slickenslides arch. For access to the south side of the formation continue on BLM 215 another 0.4 miles and turn up the old sand hill climb road on the right. Take this to the top of the hill to a small parking area where the road gets rough. A stock 4x4 can continue on this road as it loops around the formation toward mill and tusher canyons