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Backside Crack

V0-1, Boulder, 20 ft (6 m),

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Utah > Southeast Utah > Arches NP > Double O Arch Boulders

Access Issue: Closures and Restrictions Details

Check Raptor closure status and details at: nps.gov/arch/planyourvisit/…

Read about Anchor Replacement and Restrictions mountainproject.com/v/utah/… in Arches National Park

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

Step on the ledge and then jam your way up the lichen-y crack to a few okay face holds. The crux is just mental- the jams and holds are all there.

Location

Walk around the back side of the main boulder- it's the obvious crack all the way up.

Protection

Scary landing because of the ledge. There's less sand and another boulder in your landing area- best not to fall.

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Obvious crack up the middle.