Factory Butte Area Climbing Guide

A curated route guide to Factory Butte Area.

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Factory Butte Area Climbing Guide

Factory Butte offers some of Utah's most adventurous desert tower climbing, with long multi-pitch routes on striking sandstone formations. This is serious desert climbing territory where self-sufficiency and solid trad skills are essential. Access can be tricky, so check current conditions and regulations before heading out.

Classic Routes

These are the routes that put Factory Butte on the map. Expect committing climbs with big exposure and unforgettable positions.

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Beginner Routes

Good starting points for those new to desert tower climbing, though "beginner" is relative in this serious terrain.

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Intermediate Routes

Step it up with these moderate classics that offer great climbing without the full commitment of the harder lines.

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Hard Routes

Serious business for experienced desert climbers. These routes demand solid skills and good judgment.

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Epic Routes

The big adventures that'll have you talking for years. Bring your A-game and plan for a full day.

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