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Guided Moab Rock Climbing
What to Expect - Rock Climbing in Moab
There is such a diversity of options in Moab rock climbing, that's part of what makes it so popular for everyone from absolute beginners to the pros.
All Levels Climbing: The Wasatch
The Wasatch is a great spot if you have a group with varying experience. It has some of the best easy rock climbing in Moab, including slab climbing, cracks, and cobble. If you are new to the sport or the area, we recommend using a Moab rock climbing guide who can design routes that will get continually more challenging in the diversified climbing area of Wasatch.
Intermediate Route: Castleton Tower
A popular intermediate climbing route in Moab is Castleton Tower. It's the most accessible of the towers in this area and most people with gym climbing experience can complete the route. It also has an easy approach trail, which can be tough to come by in Moab! Fair warning, the ease and accessibility of Castleton tower has made it pretty popular and it tends to experience overcrowding.
For the Pros: Fisher Towers
For the experienced climber, Fisher Towers is a bucket list item in Moab rock climbing. The tower has two 5.9 routes with some crack climbing, as well as the 5.11 North Face route.
Multi-Pitch Climbing at Looking Glass Arch
Looking Glass Arch (only open in spring and fall) offers a fun multi-pitch climb, especially great for an introduction into this climbing style. It's pretty easy climbing, with bolted routes rated at 5.5, but it has beautiful views and an awesome rappel at the end!
When to Go Rock Climbing in Moab
Moab, Utah rock climbing gives you lots of opportunities for climate control. In the summer time, you can seek shady outcroppings and tackle routes during the part of the day when they're not in direct sun. In the winter time, you can do the opposite: chase the sunny spots!
Rock climbing in Moab is probably most popular in the shoulder seasons of late spring and early fall, when the weather is milder and most of the popular routes are open. It's definitely important to consider weather and season when planning your trip for rock climbing Moab, because many routes close during the winter and summer because of extreme temperatures.
Moab Rock Climbing Trips, Tours & Lessons
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