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Utah rock climbing
Utah rock climbing offers some of the most breathtaking views and challenging routes anywhere in the world. Utah’s geological diversity affords a variety of terrain unmatched by any other U.S. state. From alpine crags in the Wasatch Mountains to red rock walls in the canyon lands, any climber can find routes to challenge and dazzle. Popular rock climbing areas stretch throughout the state from Logan canyon in the north to Snow Canyon near St. George.
Locals will be found throughout the state at any of the thousands of Utah rock climbing sites. Tourists may be more drawn toward one of the state’s five National Parks. These include Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef, Canyonlands, Zion and Arches. Within a day’s drive from Salt Lake International Airport there are also seven National Monuments, two National Recreation Areas, a National Historic Site and six National Forests.
When heading to any park it is important to check out local rules and regulations before hitting the trail. For example, in Arches National Park:
• Motorized drills are prohibited.
• Climbing is prohibited on any arch defined by USGS 7.5 minute topographical maps, year-round on Balanced Rock and on Bubo and Industrial Disease on the Devil Dog Spire from January 1st to June 30th.
• Chalk used for climbing must be of a color which blends in with native rock.
• Climbers are encouraged to employ Clean-climbing ethics are strongly encouraged. When recovery is impossible, leave only dull-colored webbing and access climbing routes via established trails, slickrock, or sandy washes.
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