3/4 Day Climbing Trip – Lighthouse Tower
Located above the breathtaking Colorado River, Lighthouse Tower is sure to offer an unforgettable day out. The climbing throws a little bit of everything at you, a 10c stem box, hand cracks, finger cracks and some face climbing. Moderate crack and face climbing skills are required for this spectacular desert tower. This is a very worthy desert tower tick for anyone with the pre requisite skills, comfortable with a little exposure and looking for a full value adventure!
Climbing Lighthouse is an awesome day with unique climbing, steep cracks, great exposure, airy summit and unbelievable views of the Colorado River Corridor.
Trip Overview
- Duration: 6-7 hours
- Drive from Moab: 20 minutes
- Season: all year
- Max. Guide to client ratio: 1:2
- Technical: Steep talus approach, 5.10 climbing with lots of varied and vertical crack climbing, airy summit block, 400ft over 5 pitches
Skill & Fitness Level
- Must have prior multi-pitch climbing experience
- Must be able to climb 5.9 cracks or 5.10 sport-climb grades outdoors
- Advanced fitness level
What to Bring
- 3-4 liters of water
- Sun screen
- Lip balm
- Brimmed hat
- Light long-sleeve shirt (for sun protection)
- Sun glasses
- Light rain gear
- Camera
- Extra snacks if you get really hungry, are a growing teenager, or have dietary restrictions or allergies
We provide
- Snacks
- Transportation from our office and back
- All of the high quality technical gear you will need for climbing*
*If you do have and would prefer to use your own climbing harness, shoes, and/or chalk bag, please do so. Otherwise, we provide these items for you.
What you should wear
- Running shoes or lightweight hiking shoes you are comfortable hiking steep terrain in
- No open-toed sandals, please
- Clothes that are light-weight and loose fitting to allow you flexibility and freedom of movement
- Clothes that are suitable for the season
Departure Times
All trips depart from our office at 253 North Main, Moab, UT. See location on Google map
6:00am – 7:00am -Departure times for this trip vary with the season, but usually begin quite early in the morning. Call to arrange details: 435-259-3317