City Creek Canyon Climbing Guide

A curated route guide to City Creek Canyon.

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City Creek Canyon Climbing Guide

City Creek Canyon offers some of Salt Lake's most accessible climbing, with everything from mellow sport routes to world-class bouldering just minutes from downtown. The canyon features quality limestone and conglomerate walls that stay climbable most of the year, making it a go-to spot for locals and visitors alike. Note that the canyon has seasonal closures and water restrictions, so check current access before heading up.

Classic Routes

The must-do lines that define City Creek's character. From accessible sport classics to world-class boulder problems, these routes showcase why this canyon has such a strong reputation.

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Beginner Routes (5.4–5.9)

Perfect for building confidence and dialing in movement. These routes offer solid introductions to both sport and trad climbing, with Hadrian's Wall providing some of the most beginner-friendly sport climbing in the area.

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Intermediate Routes (5.10a–5.11d)

Step up your game with these technical challenges. Shoreline Crag dominates this grade range with steep, powerful climbing, while The RattleHorn offers its own brand of pump-inducing routes.

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Hard Routes (5.12a–5.13a)

Shoreline Crag's crown jewels. These routes demand everything you've got and then some. Come prepared for sustained difficulty and bring your project mentality.

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