Best Rock Climbing in Utah

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1

Utah, Salt Lake County

00 :07 hrs
0.2 mi
8.496826 ft
Unknown

Path from the Storm Mountain Picnic/Campgrounds entrance to the Reservoir Ridge (East Side) wall. Reservoir Ridge is a popular Rock Climbing wall with Routes including the following: War Clamor (5.5 Sport) Crack Face (5.7+, Trad w/ one bolt) Error of Our Ways (5.6 Sport) Unknown Trad Lines (5.4 Trad) Iraq in the Back Attack (5.6 Sport) I Ran to Afghanistan (5.7 Sport)

2

Utah, Salt Lake County

00 :25 hrs
0.3 mi
137.5221 ft
Various

The gully is a popular crag and especially during hot summer days. It holds shade most of the day with world-class routes that are challenging on very steep and smooth rock. The approach is long and requires boulder hopping and some scrambling.

3

Utah, Salt Lake County

00 :25 hrs
0.3 mi
138.08765 ft
Unknown

Tower One is the first wall you come to on the approach to the Hellgate Cliffs. The approach is steep, but short and close to the road. There are some good quality sport routes here. Be sure to park off the main road.

4

Utah, Salt Lake County

00 :22 hrs
0.2 mi
118.496826 ft
Various

Located on the west side of the Green Adjective Gully, Perhaps Wall is a south-facing crag with slabby climbing. There is class 3 scrambling to reach the base of the routes. Gordon’s Hangover is a classic along with a few other quality climbs.

5

Utah, Grand County

00 :03 hrs
0.2 mi
9.647095 ft
Various

Wall Street is the most popular place to climb in Moab and an excellent introduction to desert climbing. Located along Potash Road with the mighty Colorado just feet away, it offers a pleasant atmosphere and tons of routes. With almost a mile of quality rock and a variety of sport and trad routes, you are bound to find a favorite. Expect crowds and be sure to park in designated areas only. These collections of routes are in the middle of the wall. Some of the popular and classic routes are: Nervous in suburbia, 30 Seconds Over Potash, Top 40.

6

Utah, Sanpete County

00 :09 hrs
0.1 mi
40.22412 ft
Various

Located along the Left Fork Trail just past The Pipeline”, this wall is one of the taller walls in Maple. It is perfect for early morning warm-ups with a variety of moderate routes. The rock quality is excellent and the routes are a little longer than most in the canyon.

7

Utah, Sanpete County

00 :11 hrs
0.2 mi
44.73755 ft
Unknown

The Great Chasm has one multi-pitch route that climbs to some incredible views. Located along the Middle Fork Trail a vague trail will cut to your left just after passing the enormous 9 ft. boulder on your right. Once you turn off the Middle Fork trail it’s a short hike up a steep hillside with scree and raspberry bushes surrounding you.

8

Utah, Sanpete County

00 :08 hrs
0.1 mi
37.408203 ft
Various

The Shady Lane is a nice little area with a lot of high quality climbs that are in the shade all day long. Climbs have a slight overhang. The crag is a great place to warm up on before going on some tougher climbs. Park in the lot at the Right Fork Traihead, following the Right Fork Trail. The trail forks to the left from the mail trail and becomes very steep over loose talus to reach the base of the wall.

9

Utah, Sanpete County

00 :14 hrs
0.2 mi
58.529297 ft
Various

Minimum Crag is located along the Right Fork Trail and is one of the best crags in the canyon for difficult climbing. There are many routes to choose from with most of them ranging in the 12s. The routes are long and shade begins about 11am.

10

Utah, Sanpete County

00 :06 hrs
0.1 mi
28.522583 ft
Various

Located up Box Canyon, Cobble Roof holds some of the most difficult climbs in Box Canyon. Park at a large pullout at the opening of Box Canyon. This area is privately owned and no dogs are allowed. Please be respectful. The approach is easy and pleasant hiking. The wall is extremely steep with awesome cobbles.

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