Big Bend Moab Climbing Guide

A curated route guide to Big Bend Moab.

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Big Bend Moab Climbing Guide

Big Bend offers some of Moab's most concentrated bouldering alongside classic desert tower climbing. The area is famous for its high-quality sandstone problems ranging from mellow warm-ups to world-class testpieces, plus a handful of stellar trad routes on Big Bend Butte. It's a solid choice when you want variety without driving all over the desert.

Classic Routes

The must-do lines that define Big Bend. These routes have earned their reputation through quality movement, position, or historical significance.

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Beginner Routes (V0–V2)

Perfect for getting familiar with Moab sandstone or warming up before harder sends. The Black Box and Flat Top Boulder offer plenty of options to dial in your footwork.

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Intermediate Routes (V3–V4)

Solid stepping stones that'll push your technique without destroying your skin. Good mix of different movement styles across the main boulder areas.

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Hard Routes (V7–V9)

These are the problems that separate the weekend warriors from the crushers. Expect powerful moves, technical sequences, and some serious commitment.

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Epic Routes

Big commitments that demand respect. These routes offer adventure climbing with serious consequences or technical challenges.

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