Box Elder Canyon Climbing Guide
Box Elder Canyon offers solid intermediate climbing with a mix of sport and trad options spread across quality limestone walls. It's a go-to spot when you want something more challenging than the usual beginner crags but aren't ready to throw down on the area's harder test pieces. The canyon stays relatively cool and sees less traffic than some of the more popular destinations.
Classic Routes
The must-do routes that define Box Elder Canyon. These are the climbs that locals recommend and visiting climbers shouldn't miss - they represent the best of what this area has to offer.
Routes
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Box Elder Cling (5.10a, Sport, The Prow)
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Wheeler Route (5.10a, Trad, The Fin)
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Boxelder Salsa (5.11a, Sport, Taylor's Corner)
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Canyon Classic (5.9, Sport, Main Wall)
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Elder's Edge (5.10b, Trad, North Face)
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Limestone Logic (5.10c, Sport, South Wall)
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Box Canyon Crack (5.10d, Trad, The Fin)
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Elder Statesman (5.11b, Sport, The Prow)
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Intermediate Routes (5.10–5.11-)
Perfect for pushing your grade or getting solid mileage on routes that'll make you work without completely shutting you down. These climbs offer good movement and will help build the skills you need for harder objectives.
Routes
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Canyon Cruiser (5.10a, Sport, Main Wall)
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Elder's Choice (5.10b, Trad, North Face)
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Box Step (5.10c, Sport, South Wall)
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Canyon Corner (5.10d, Trad, Taylor's Corner)
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Elder Flow (5.11a, Sport, The Prow)
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Box Traverse (5.10a, Sport, Main Wall)
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Canyon Climb (5.10b, Trad, North Face)
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Hard Routes (5.11+)
When you're ready to step it up and test yourself on something that demands more technical skill and power. These routes separate the casual weekend warriors from climbers putting in serious work.
Routes
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Elder Power (5.11b, Sport, The Prow)
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Box Burner (5.11c, Sport, South Wall)
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Canyon Crusher (5.11d, Sport, Main Wall)
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Elder's Revenge (5.12a, Sport, Taylor's Corner)
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Box Blaster (5.11b, Trad, The Fin)
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Canyon Crux (5.11c, Sport, North Face)
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Beginner Routes (5.7-5.9)
Great routes for getting comfortable on the rock and building confidence. These climbs offer good movement without being too intimidating.
Routes
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Elder's Start (5.7, Sport, Main Wall)
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Box Basics (5.8, Sport, South Wall)
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Canyon Intro (5.8, Trad, The Fin)
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Elder Easy (5.9, Sport, North Face)
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Box Beginner (5.7, Sport, The Prow)
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Canyon Starter (5.8, Sport, Taylor's Corner)
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Elder Entry (5.9, Trad, Main Wall)
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Box Foundation (5.7, Sport, South Wall)
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Canyon Base (5.8, Sport, The Fin)
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Elder Ground (5.9, Sport, North Face)
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Box Build (5.8, Trad, The Prow)
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Canyon Core (5.9, Sport, Taylor's Corner)
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