Gate Buttress Little Cottonwood Climbing Guide

A curated route guide to Gate Buttress Little Cottonwood.

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Gate Buttress Little Cottonwood Climbing Guide

Gate Buttress offers some of the most accessible traditional climbing in Little Cottonwood Canyon, with clean quartzite that's perfect for learning gear placement and multi-pitch skills. The crag sits right off the main road, making it a go-to spot for quick sessions and introducing friends to trad climbing. Note that Little Cottonwood has seasonal closures for bird nesting, so check current access before heading up.

Classic Routes

The must-do routes that define the character of this crag. Don't leave without getting on these.

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Beginner Routes (5.6–5.9)

Perfect for getting comfortable with trad gear and building confidence on solid rock. These routes offer great learning opportunities without being overly intimidating, plus they're forgiving enough for working on your rack management skills.

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Intermediate Routes (5.10–5.11)

Step up your game with these routes that demand better technique and stronger fingers. Mix of trad and sport options gives you variety for different training goals.

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Hard Routes (5.12+)

Serious business for when you're ready to push your limits. These routes will test everything you've got.

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Epic Routes

Big adventures that'll give you stories to tell. Bring your A-game and plan for a full day.

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Boulders

Good warm-ups or cool-downs, plus something to do when the routes are crowded. Range from mellow to proper challenging.

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