Rock Climbing Moab's Wall Street

Moab's Wall Street is exactly what it sounds like, but nothing like the "Wall Street" you're familiar with. Several miles off Highway 279, it hugs the Colorado River on one side and a towering 500ft sandstone wall littered with climbing routes on the other. There is easy access to all of the climbing here and plenty of parking right along the routes. Bring your camp chairs to sit in while others are climbing. The views of the canyon and the Colorado river are gorgeous and it is an amazing spot for all day climbing or just a quick route.

Wall Street provides a variety of climbing routes and styles equally suited for beginner and veteran climbers. Do a few laps up and down the climbing section of the road until you find a spot that works for your group. It can be crowded at times, but there is plenty of wall to go around. Find a spot, set up mini camp and explore the routes in your area before moving on to the next. This wall gets really hot on warmer days, so be sure to go early in the day or in the evening when you can chase shade. Fall, winter and spring are best for climbing here as summer is too hot for the most part.

There are both traditional and sport routes and some routes that require both gear. 

This book (recently updated) is extremely helpful in navigating the routes at Wall Street and all over the state of Utah.

To get to Wall Street from Moab, head North on Hwy 191, cross the bridge over the Colorado River, and make a left on Hwy 279 (AKA Potash Road). If you are coming south on Hwy 191, make your first right after passing the entrance into Arches National Park onto Hwy 279. Drive a couple miles until you see Wall Street. Trust me - you'll see it.

Here is more info on nearby campgrounds along the Colorado River.