Cougar Cliffs St. George Climbing Guide
Cougar Cliffs delivers solid sport climbing on quality sandstone with routes spanning 5.7 to 5.11+, plus some decent bouldering. The area sees consistent traffic thanks to its accessible approach and variety of grades that work well for groups with mixed abilities. Access is straightforward, but respect private property boundaries and pack out your trash.
Classic Routes
The must-do routes that define the character of Cougar Cliffs. These lines offer the best movement, position, or rock quality the area has to offer.
Routes
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Pearls Before Swine (5.9, Sport, Cougar Cliffs)
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Petting the Pussycat (5.10b/c, Sport, Cougar Cliffs)
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Going for the Throat (5.11a, Sport, Cougar Cliffs)
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Bug's Boulder (V4, Boulder, Cougar Cliffs)
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Bud Hole (V8+, Boulder, Cougar Cliffs)
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Pigsty (5.8, Sport, Cougar Cliffs)
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Arachnaphobia (5.10b, Sport, Cougar Cliffs)
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Catatonic (5.10d, Sport, Cougar Cliffs)
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Forsaken (5.11a/b, Sport, Cougar Cliffs)
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Delusions of Grandeur (5.11a, Sport, Cougar Cliffs)
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Beginner Routes (5.6–5.9)
Perfect for building confidence on sandstone or warming up before harder sends. These routes offer good movement without being overly pumpy, making them ideal for longer sessions or introducing newer climbers to outdoor rock.
Routes
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Split Decisions (5.7+, Trad, Cougar Cliffs)
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Makin Bacon (5.9, Sport, Cougar Cliffs)
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Noodle Doodle (5.9, Sport, Cougar Cliffs)
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Porca Miseria (5.9+, Sport, Cougar Cliffs)
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Swine of a Rock (5.9+, Sport, Cougar Cliffs)
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When Pigs Fly (5.9+, Sport, Cougar Cliffs)
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Intermediate Routes (5.10–5.11)
The meat and potatoes of Cougar Cliffs, with sustained climbing that'll test your endurance and technique. These routes reward good movement and offer the kind of climbing that keeps you coming back for more.
Routes
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Ass End of a Circle (5.10a, Trad, Cougar Cliffs)
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Friday Evening with Friends (5.10a, Sport, Cougar Cliffs)
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Sunday Afternoon w/ The Family (5.10a, Sport, Cougar Cliffs)
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Redacted (5.11a, Sport, Cougar Cliffs)
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Eat the French (5.11b, Sport, Cougar Cliffs)
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Indecent Exposure (5.11b, Sport, Cougar Cliffs)
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Hard Routes (5.12+)
For when you're feeling strong and ready to push your limits. These routes demand everything you've got and then some.
Routes
- Heaven's a Lie (5.11c, Sport, Cougar Cliffs)
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