- Locale: Indian Creek
- Time: Half Day
- Fee: None
World-class climbing abounds on BLM lands in the Indian Creek area, with more than 1,000 routes in the corridor. The multi-pitch climbs require a 60-meter rope and should only be attempted by experienced climbers. Please be respectful of private property in the area. There are vault toilets and nearby designated camping at Indian Creek. For more information about climbing in the area, check out Karl Kelley's "Creek Freak" or Mountain Project.
Special Considerations
Indian Creek is a remote climbing area so be prepared to pack in water and food and pack out trash. There are limited bathroom facilities in the area. Do not attempt rock climbing without proper gear and experience. It is illegal to access archaeological sites with ropes without a permit.
- Tips For Visiting Here with Respect
Enjoy Cultural Sites Without Ropes
This protects delicate ancestral rock imagery and structures from damage caused by falling rocks and looting. The use of climbing gear, like ropes, to access cultural sites is illegal.
Pack Out Your Poop
Human and pet waste threatens fragile ecosystems and drinking water for hikers and wildlife alike. Poop near cultural sites is disrespectful to the Tribes and Pueblos that revere this sacred cultural landscape. When facilities are not available, please pack out your waste.
Stay on Established Trails
Stay on existing trails and routes to protect the living biocrust. Once stepped on, this fragile crust takes years to regrow.
- Maps and Directions
- Coordinates: 38.036896, -109.547921
- Directions:
From Bluff: Take Hwy 191N for 60.6 miles. Turn left onto UT-211 W towards Canyonlands, follow for about 16.5 miles. A large parking lot will be on your right about 4 miles west of Newspaper Rock. Follow a well-worn trail to the base of Supercrack Buttress and hike up to the splitter.
From Blanding: Take Hwy 191 N for 34.8 miles. Turn left onto UT-211 W towards Canyonlands, follow for about 16.5 miles. A large parking lot will be on your right about 4 miles west of Newspaper Rock. Follow a well-worn trail to the base of Supercrack Buttress and hike up to the splitter.