Scratch and Sniff

Scratch and Sniff

Moab—East of Moab
What to Expect
3A II ACA Canyon Rating
  • This route requires standard technical gear.
  • You can usually expect dry conditions.
  • Competent and smaller groups (4±) typically complete the route in 3–5 hours
Other Details
Seasons:
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter—Hot in Summer
Rappels:
3 to 122 ft
Water:
None
Flash Flood Risk:
Low to Moderate
Expected Time:
3–4 hours
Notes:
  • WARNING—The approach requires a couple of short pitches of un-protectable climbing. Though the climbing is low 5th class, it is exposed, and a fall could be disastrous.
  • Meat anchors could be used to belay other members of the group, but there is no way to protect the climb for the leader.

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