Duchesne Area Climbing Guide
The Duchesne area offers a solid mix of sport and trad climbing across multiple crags, from the accessible Battleship formations to the more remote Uinta Mountains venues. It's a great spot for working through grades with quality rock and varied styles. Access is generally straightforward, though some of the higher elevation areas may have seasonal restrictions.
Classic Routes
The must-do routes that define the area. These are the ones locals will ask if you've been on.
Routes
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Honeyshine (5.8, Trad, Central Battleship Formation)
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Trim Your Bush (5.7, Trad, Central Battleship Formation)
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Black Elk (5.10a, Sport, Good Medicine Area)
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Free Passage (5.10a, Trad, Moose Wall, Moosehorn)
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E Tu Brute (5.8, Trad, Picturesque Wall)
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Lightning and Rainbows (5.10+, Trad, Middle Basin)
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Sun & Steel (5.11a/b, Trad, Uinta Mountains)
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Tequila (5.12b, Sport, Moosehorn)
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Beginner Routes (5.6–5.9)
Perfect for building confidence and working on fundamentals. These routes offer good movement without being overly intimidating, whether you're learning to place gear or getting comfortable on sport routes.
Routes
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About Face (5.8, Sport, Flag Crag)
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Crack 5 (The roof is on fire) (5.8, Trad, Dry Fork Canyon)
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On Deck (5.9-, Sport, East Battle Ship)
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Aaron's Hot Venom Injection Arete (5.9, Sport, Uinta Mountains)
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Intermediate Routes (5.10–5.11)
This is where things get interesting. Solid movement and technique required, with routes that'll push your limits while still being achievable goals. Good mix of power and endurance challenges.
Routes
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Sunglasses and Mustaches (5.10a, Sport, Uncle Paul Wall)
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Red Rucksack (5.10a, Sport, ERM Wall, Moosehorn)
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Wish You Were Here (5.10b, Sport, Moosehorn)
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Don't Tell Jonny (5.10c, Sport, Moosehorn)
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Run To The Hills (5.11b, Trad, Uinta Mountains)
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Mad Man of the Uinta's (5.11+, Sport, Moosehorn)
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Hard Routes (5.12+)
For when you're ready to get properly worked. These routes demand solid technique, power, and mental game. Expect to put in some serious effort.
Routes
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El Chapo (5.12a, Sport, Moosehorn)
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Tequila Sunrise (5.12b, Sport, Moosehorn)
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The Son (5.12c, Sport, Reids Basin)
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