Blacksmith Fork Canyon Climbing Guide
Blacksmith Fork Canyon delivers solid limestone sport climbing with a handful of trad options, tucked into the mountains northeast of Logan. The rock quality is generally good and the route variety keeps things interesting, from mellow slabs to steep technical walls. Access is straightforward, but respect private property and seasonal wildlife closures.
Classic Routes
The must-do lines that define the character of Blacksmith Fork. These routes have earned their reputation through quality movement, good rock, or just being plain fun to climb.
Routes
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Burning Green Stool (5.9+, Sport, Burning Green Stool)
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Shiny Red Stool (5.9+, Sport, Burning Green Stool)
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The Hatchet (5.9+, Sport, The Little Prints)
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Good Freakin' Gads (5.9+, Sport, The Pillar Of Cache)
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Pretend Flowers (5.11+, Sport, Spanish Castle Magic)
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Under a Harrow (5.11+, Sport, Spanish Castle Magic)
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Nestwig Coffee (5.7a, Sport, The Little Prints)
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Barefoot Pyrotechnician (5.8b, Sport, The Little Prints)
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The Hobo (5.10a, Sport, Grass Marsh Higgledy Pig)
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Poetry (5.10c, Sport, Grass Marsh Higgledy Pig)
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Michelangelo (5.11b, Sport, Grass Marsh Higgledy Pig)
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Beginner Routes (5.6–5.9)
Perfect for building confidence on limestone or getting your outdoor legs under you. These routes offer good movement without being too punishing, and most are well-bolted sport climbs that won't leave you guessing about protection.
Routes
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Greasy Black Stool (5.8-, Sport, Burning Green Stool)
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Cougar Town (5.8, Trad, Firing Range)
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Pale Legs Roy (5.8b, Sport, The Little Prints)
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Hera Sees Heresies (5.8+, Sport, Grass Marsh Higgledy Pig)
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Merry Muffin (5.9-, Sport, Grass Marsh Higgledy Pig)
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Intermediate Routes (5.10–5.11)
This is where Blacksmith Fork really shines. Solid technical climbing that'll push your limits without being completely unreasonable. Good for working on technique and building up to harder grades.
Routes
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Haribo Clams (5.10c, Sport, The Little Prints)
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Gagging Maggot (5.10d, Sport, The Little Prints)
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Pin Peg (5.11b, Sport, The Little Prints)
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Soup Poisoning (5.11c, Sport, Grass Marsh Higgledy Pig)
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Hogs, Corn, and Tobacco (5.11c, Sport, Spanish Castle Magic)
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Hard Routes (5.12+)
The sharp end of what Blacksmith Fork offers. These routes demand solid technique and fitness. Not a huge selection, but what's here will test you properly.
Routes
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Liquor (5.12b, Sport, Spanish Castle Magic)
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Tan-Colored Voice (5.12b+, Sport, Grass Marsh Higgledy Pig)
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Unknown Project (5.12+, Sport, Spanish Castle Magic)
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