Black Rocks St. George Climbing Guide

A curated route guide to Black Rocks St. George.

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Black Rocks St. George Climbing Guide

Black Rocks delivers quality basalt sport climbing and bouldering just minutes from St. George. The dark volcanic rock offers excellent friction and interesting movement, with routes spanning from mellow warm-ups to serious projects. Access is straightforward, but respect private property boundaries and pack out all trash to keep this area open.

Classic Routes

The must-do lines that define Black Rocks. These routes showcase the best movement and rock quality the area has to offer, spanning all disciplines and grades.

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Beginner Routes (5.6–5.9)

Perfect for building confidence on solid rock. These routes offer great movement without being overly intimidating, making them ideal for newer leaders or anyone looking for a fun warm-up session.

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Intermediate Routes (5.10–5.11)

The bread and butter of Black Rocks. These routes will keep you engaged and challenged, perfect for pushing your grade or getting in solid mileage at your limit.

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Hard Routes (5.12+)

Serious business. These routes demand your best effort and will test your technical skills on quality basalt. Come prepared and warmed up.

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Boulder Problems

Additional quality problems for your bouldering sessions. The basalt provides excellent holds and interesting movement across all grades.

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