Dry Canyon Salt Lake Climbing Guide

A curated route guide to Dry Canyon Salt Lake.

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Dry Canyon Salt Lake Climbing Guide

Dry Canyon offers solid sport climbing on quality limestone with a few trad options mixed in. The area features three main walls—Cretaceous Crag, Mammoth Wall, and Dynomite Crag—with routes spanning from mellow 5.4 warm-ups to burly 5.12+ projects. It's a reliable spot for year-round climbing with good rock quality and well-bolted routes.

Classic Routes

The must-do routes that define the area. These climbs offer exceptional movement, position, or character that makes them worth seeking out regardless of grade.

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Beginner Routes (5.4–5.8+)

Perfect for building confidence and dialing in movement. These routes offer clean climbing on good holds with forgiving grades—ideal for working on endurance or introducing new climbers to the area.

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Intermediate Routes (5.8b–5.10a)

The sweet spot for most climbers looking to push their grade or get solid mileage. These routes demand better technique and fitness while still being accessible for the 5.9-5.10 climber.

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Hard Routes (5.10b+–5.12c)

Project territory for most climbers. These routes require solid technique, power, and commitment—perfect for pushing your limits or working moves over multiple sessions.

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