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Cam Burns Spire
5.9 C1,
Trad, Aid, 100 ft (30 m), 2 pitches,
Avg: 1.9 from 8
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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 route climbs the south face of the biggest spire in this group of small spires. Start with some cracks on the SE section of the formation, and there is a steep section near the top.
Location
6.4 miles up Kanes Springs road (from the BLM kiosk), and on the east side of the road, across from Shelbyville, and just before the dirt road starts up wind up to Harrah Pass.
Protection
a double set of cams.
[Hide Photo] Cam Burns Spire. Photo; Todd Gordon Collection
[Hide Photo] Tower 10/10 of the day. Wind and rain threatening in the distance.
Joshua Tree, CA
Joshua Tree, CA
moab, utah
the other little tower behind this one goes free at 5.9 move. two bolts and minimum on the pro. i did not lead this one but i thought i would have placed a 4 to protect the move. taylor bond said he used a high stopper. single rope down on this one too.
two great little towers, close to the road, in an awesome area make these both must do!!! fun, sic, and dirty old guard desert climbing. Jul 23, 2012
moab, utah