Crescent Crack Buttress Little Cottonwood Climbing Guide

A curated route guide to Crescent Crack Buttress Little Cottonwood.

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Crescent Crack Buttress Little Cottonwood Climbing Guide

Crescent Crack Buttress offers some of Little Cottonwood's most varied climbing, from mellow trad lines to burly sport routes and quality bouldering. The crag sits conveniently close to the road with good access, making it a go-to spot for everything from warm-ups to serious projects. You'll find classic hand cracks, technical face climbing, and enough variety to keep any session interesting.

Classic Routes

The must-do lines that define Crescent Crack Buttress. These routes have earned their reputation through quality movement, good rock, and that special something that keeps people coming back. Mix of roped climbing and bouldering classics.

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Beginner Routes (5.6–5.9)

Perfect for building your trad skills or getting comfortable with Little Cottonwood granite. These routes offer solid learning opportunities without the commitment of the harder lines, plus a couple sport options if you want to focus purely on movement.

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Intermediate Routes (5.10–5.11)

This is where Crescent Crack Buttress really shines. Solid 5.10 and 5.11 climbing that'll push your skills without destroying you, mostly on gear with a few bolted options mixed in. Great for stepping up your grade or getting in quality volume.

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Hard Routes (5.11c+)

The business end of Crescent Crack Buttress. These routes demand solid technique and fitness, with a good mix of sport and trad options for when you're ready to get after it. Expect sustained climbing and committing moves.

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