Donnelly Canyon Indian Creek Climbing Guide

A curated route guide to Donnelly Canyon Indian Creek.

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Donnelly Canyon Indian Creek Climbing Guide

Donnelly Canyon offers some of the most accessible crack climbing in the Indian Creek system, with everything from mellow 5.7 splitters to burly 5.12 testpieces. The area sees less traffic than the main Indian Creek corridor but delivers the same quality Wingate sandstone and bomber hand jams. Park at the Donnelly Canyon pullout and hike up the wash to access multiple walls within 20 minutes.

Classic Routes

The must-do routes that define Donnelly Canyon. These are the lines everyone talks about and the ones you'll regret missing.

Routes

Beginner Routes (5.7–5.9)

Perfect for getting your crack technique dialed or introducing friends to the Indian Creek experience. These routes offer quality movement without the sustained difficulty of harder grades.

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Intermediate Routes (5.10–5.11)

Step up your game with sustained crack climbing that demands solid technique and endurance. These routes separate the weekend warriors from the dedicated crack addicts.

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Hard Routes (5.12+)

Elite-level crack climbing that demands years of technique refinement and serious fitness. Come prepared to get worked.

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Bouldering

When your fingers need a break from jamming or you want to work specific moves, hit up these boulder problems scattered throughout the area.

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