Sand Flats Moab Climbing Guide

A curated route guide to Sand Flats Moab.

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Sand Flats Moab Climbing Guide

Sand Flats offers some of Moab's more adventurous traditional climbing on desert towers and formations scattered across the area. It's the kind of place where you'll find quirky route names, varied rock quality, and that classic Moab desert tower experience. Access is generally straightforward, but come prepared for approach hikes and bring your full trad rack.

Classic Routes

The must-do routes that define Sand Flats climbing. These are the ones everyone talks about and the routes that'll give you the full Sand Flats experience.

Routes

Beginner Routes (3rd Class–5.9+)

Perfect for getting your feet wet with Moab tower climbing or working up the grades on desert sandstone.

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Intermediate Routes (5.10–5.10+)

Step it up with these solid 5.10 offerings that'll test your desert climbing skills.

Routes