Desolation Canyon Climbing Guide

A curated route guide to Desolation Canyon.

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Desolation Canyon Climbing Guide

Desolation Canyon offers a unique mix of remote desert bouldering and traditional climbing along the Green River in eastern Utah. The area is known for quality sandstone problems and multi-pitch adventures, but access requires significant planning since most climbing areas are only reachable by river trip or long hiking approaches. This is definitely more of a destination climbing area than a day-trip spot.

Classic

The must-do routes that define Desolation Canyon climbing. These are the problems and routes that make the remote access worth it, showcasing the best of what this desert canyon has to offer.

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Boulder Problems

Perfect for rest days during river trips or when you want to dial in some technical movement on bomber sandstone. The bouldering here ranges from mellow warm-ups to serious projects, with most problems offering excellent rock quality.

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Traditional Routes

Multi-pitch adventures and single-pitch gems on quality sandstone. These routes showcase the area's potential for traditional climbing in a remote desert setting.

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