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The
Best Southwest Desert Tower Routes
Climb a southwest
desert tower and you are guaranteed an adventure. Most towers are
in a remote settings, offer challenging climbing, and incredible
summits. Moab is base camp for most desert tower adventures and
we have provided a list of many of the more moderate and classic
climbs in the area. Below are more than enough classic climbs to
fill any extended road trip.
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Links
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out Desert Towers Select
our guide to the best desert tower climbs
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on Moses
Learn general
information about Southwest Desert Towers climbing where
to stay, how to get there, maps, etc...
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Route Name |
Formation |
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Review |
| Right Chimney 5.10c, Three Penguins
A view of the route from the road.
Photo:Chris McNamara |
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Three Penguins |
2 |
5.10c |
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| Fine Jade 5.11a, The Rectory
The Rectory from Castleton Tower.
Photo:Chris McNamara |
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The Rectory |
4 |
5.11a |
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| Ancient Art 5.8 A0, Stolen Chimney
Ancient Art from the approach.
Photo:Chris McNamara |
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Stolen Chimney |
4 |
5.8 A0 |
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| Jah Man 5.10c, Sister Superior
A view from the base.
Photo:Dougald MacDonald |
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Sister Superior |
5 |
5.10c |
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Owl Rock |
2 |
5.9 |
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| Northeast Chimney 5.7 R, Off Balanced Rock
The route starts behind the boulders.
Photo:Sarah Felchlin |
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Off Balanced Rock |
2 |
5.7 R |
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| Lightning Bolt Cracks 5.11b, North Six Shooter
The climbing route as seen from the base.
Photo:Dougald MacDonald |
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North Six Shooter |
4 |
5.11b |
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Moses |
8 |
5.11d |
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| Otto's Route 5.9, Independence Monument
Otto's Route from near the approach.
Photo:Chris McNamara |
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Independence Monument |
4 |
5.9 |
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Great Wall |
1 |
5.10b |
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| Regular Route 5.11d of 5.9 A2+, Grapevine Buttress
The route starts a little right then moves to the center of the buttress.
Photo:Corey Rich |
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Grapevine Buttress |
8 |
5.11d of 5.9 A2+ |
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| Finger of Fate 5.8 C3F, Fisher Towers, The Titan
The Titan from the approach.
Photo:Chris McNamara |
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Fisher Towers, The Titan |
9 |
5.8 C3F |
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| Entry Fee 5.8 R, Fisher Towers, Lizard Rock
Entry Fee with the standard runout finish shown. The large flake offers the last protection.
Photo:Chris McNamara |
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Fisher Towers, Lizard Rock |
1 |
5.8 R |
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| Leapin' Lizards 5.10a R, Fisher Towers, Lizard Rock
The more direct and terrifying line.
Photo:Chris McNamara |
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Fisher Towers, Lizard Rock |
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5.10a R |
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| Kor-Ingalls 5.9, Castleton Tower
A view from the approach.
Photo:Dougald MacDonald |
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Castleton Tower |
4 |
5.9 |
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