Moab Utah Rock Climbing

Climbing and Moab, Utah are as synonymous as Tiger Woods and final round leads. World-class climbs abound, many just minutes from downtown Moab, making it one of the few places in the world where a chalk bag can be considered as a clothing accessory.

For a quick climb consider Wall Street. Located less than 10 minutes from downtown Moab on Potash Road, these red sandstone cliffs provide a variety of slab, crack and face climbs, most of which are one pitch. To get there follow Route 191 north for two miles and turn left on Potash Road. The cliffs literally hug the right side of the road.

The Castleton Tower, a finger of rock that jabs 6,656 feet into the Utah sky, offers world-class climbing. Its Kor-Ingalls route ranks as one of the 50 Top Climbs in North America. To find it follow Route 128 for 15.2 miles. Turn right on the La Sal Loop road. When you see the Castleton Tower look for a turnout/campground on your left.

The Fisher Towers, just beyond Castleton Tower on Route 128, also rates high with climbers. As do the Three Gossips located in Arches National Park.