Moses Tower Canyonlands Climbing Guide
Moses Tower offers some of the most striking desert tower climbing in Canyonlands, with classic multi-pitch routes on solid Wingate sandstone. The area combines technical face climbing with the adventure of desert towers, making it a must-visit for climbers looking to experience Utah's iconic red rock formations. Access requires a decent approach hike, so plan accordingly and bring plenty of water.
Classic Routes
The must-do lines that define Moses Tower climbing. These routes have earned their reputation through decades of ascents and represent the area's finest offerings.
Routes
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Dunn Route (5.11c+, Trad, Moses Tower)
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Primrose Dihedrals (5.11+, Trad, Moses Tower)
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30 Seconds Over Potash (5.8+, Trad, Wall Street)
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90 Paces (5.9, Sport, Wall Street)
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Sapper, the tower being The Pillbox (5.8, Trad, The Pillbox)
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Kachina Tower South (5.8, Trad, Kachina Tower)
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Big Corner (5.10b/c, Trad, Wall Street)
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Baby Blue (5.11a, Trad, Wall Street)
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Trident Tower - North Chimney (5.10, Trad, Trident Tower)
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Reign of Terror (5.11a, Trad, Canyonlands)
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East Face of Texas Tower (5.12a, Trad, Texas Tower)
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Pale Fire (5.12b+, Trad, Moses Tower)
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Beginner Routes (5.6–5.9)
Perfect for getting your feet wet on desert rock or warming up before tackling the bigger walls. These routes offer solid introductions to the area's climbing style without overwhelming technical demands.
Routes
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Short Loin (5.10-, Trad, Indian Creek)
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Menudo (5.10-, Trad, Indian Creek)
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Kebab (5.11c, Trad, Indian Creek)
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Intermediate Routes (5.10–5.11)
Step up your game with these moderate challenges that'll test your technique without requiring hero moves. Great for pushing grades or getting solid mileage on quality rock.
Routes
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Blood Sausage (5.12-, Trad, Indian Creek)
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Braised Ribs (5.12-, Trad, Indian Creek)
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Hard Routes (5.12+)
Serious business for strong climbers looking to test themselves on demanding desert lines. These routes require solid technique and mental game.
Routes
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Armageddon (V9, Boulder, Moab Bouldering)
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Circus Trick (V4, Boulder, Moab Bouldering)
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