Antelope Island Climbing
Antelope Island offers solid bouldering and some trad routes with stunning views over the Great Salt Lake. Most of the action happens at Buffalo Point, where you'll find everything from beginner-friendly problems to world-class test pieces. Access is straightforward through the state park, though you'll need to pay the entrance fee.
Beginner Routes (5.6–5.9)
Perfect for getting your feet wet on the island's unique quartzite. The bouldering here gives you a taste of the rock without committing to longer routes, while the trad climbs offer solid introductions to crack technique.
Routes
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Arrowhead (V04, Boulder, Buffalo Point)
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Cricket (V0-14+, Boulder, Buffalo Point)
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Snake Tooth (V1-25, Boulder, Buffalo Point)
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Crack Addiction (5.7a, Trad, Buffalo Point)
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Jamn It Jordan (5.7a, Trad, Buffalo Point)
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Above the Great Salt Lake (5.8, Trad, Antelope Cirque)
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Intermediate Routes (5.10–5.12)
When you're ready to step up your game, these problems will test your technique and power. Good for building confidence before tackling the island's harder offerings.
Routes
- Half Man Trav (V3-4 6A+, Boulder, Buffalo Point)
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Hard Routes (5.13+)
The serious business. These V15 problems put Antelope Island on the map for strong boulderers looking for quality stone and unique movement.
Routes
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Antelope Arete (V15, Boulder, Buffalo Point)
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Antelope Off-Width (V15 PG13, Boulder, Buffalo Point)
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Black Diamond (V15, Boulder, Buffalo Point)
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Classic Routes
The must-do problems that define Antelope Island climbing. These routes showcase what makes this area special and are worth the trip alone.
Routes
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Ava Williams Stand (V25+, Boulder, Buffalo Point)
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Chub o' Choss (V25+, Boulder, Buffalo Point)
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