Fucoidal Quartzite Logan Canyon Climbing Guide
Fucoidal Quartzite offers some of Logan Canyon's most distinctive climbing on unique textured rock that provides excellent grip and interesting movement. The area features a solid mix of sport and trad routes across all grades, making it a go-to destination for climbers looking to sample Logan's diverse offerings. Access is straightforward, but be mindful of seasonal closures and parking limitations during peak times.
Classic Routes
The must-do routes that define the Fucoidal Quartzite experience. These are the lines that keep climbers coming back and should be on every Logan tick list.
Routes
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Illusions (5.10b, Sport, Fucoidal Quartzite)
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Cling or Swing (5.11c/d, Sport, Fucoidal Quartzite)
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Community Effort (5.10a, Sport, Fucoidal Quartzite)
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Cannonball (5.10c, Sport, Fucoidal Quartzite)
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Begging For Bolts (5.11a, Sport, Fucoidal Quartzite)
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Flying Outhouse (5.11b, Sport, Fucoidal Quartzite)
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Adios Amigos (5.12a/b, Sport, Fucoidal Quartzite)
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Limestone Cowboy (5.12a, Sport, Fucoidal Quartzite)
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Beginner Routes (5.6–5.9)
Perfect for building confidence on Logan's quartzite and getting familiar with the area's character. These routes offer a great introduction to both sport and trad climbing on quality rock.
Routes
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Butt Ball (5.7, Trad, Fucoidal Quartzite)
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Drilling In The Dark (5.7, Sport, Fucoidal Quartzite)
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Hyperplasia (5.7+, Sport, Fucoidal Quartzite)
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Jam Crack (5.8, Trad, Fucoidal Quartzite)
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Lieback Crack (5.8, Trad, Fucoidal Quartzite)
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Intermediate Routes (5.10–5.11)
The meat and potatoes of Fucoidal Quartzite, with plenty of variety to keep your sessions interesting. Expect technical movement and solid pump on the longer routes.
Routes
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Cranial Compromise (5.10a, Sport, Fucoidal Quartzite)
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Dream Realized (5.10a, Sport, Fucoidal Quartzite)
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Cushions (5.10b/c, Sport, Fucoidal Quartzite)
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Gill's Grace (5.10c, Trad, Fucoidal Quartzite)
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Aberration (5.11a, Sport, Fucoidal Quartzite)
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Illusions Extension 1 (5.11a, Sport, Fucoidal Quartzite)
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Bittersweet (5.11b, Sport, Fucoidal Quartzite)
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Bird Shit Banana Split (5.11c, Trad, Fucoidal Quartzite)
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Hard Routes (5.12+)
Serious business for when you're ready to test your limits on Logan's quartzite. These routes demand both power and endurance, with some truly challenging sequences.
Routes
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Beef Dinno (5.12a, Sport, Fucoidal Quartzite)
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Black Knight (5.12a/b, Sport, Fucoidal Quartzite)
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Illusions Extension 2 (5.12a/b, Sport, Fucoidal Quartzite)
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Garden of Cucumbers (5.12c/d, Sport, Fucoidal Quartzite)
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Man and Woman (5.13a, Sport, Fucoidal Quartzite)
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Boulders
For when you want to work specific moves or warm up before hitting the routes. The quartzite provides excellent friction for boulder problems.
Routes
- Fucoidal Girdle Traverse (V5, Boulder, Fucoidal Quartzite)
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