Green Adjective Gully Little Cottonwood Climbing Guide

A curated route guide to Green Adjective Gully Little Cottonwood.

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Green Adjective Gully Little Cottonwood Climbing Guide

Green Adjective Gully offers some of Little Cottonwood's most varied climbing, from mellow trad lines to burly boulder problems scattered throughout the drainage. The area sees steady traffic for good reason—quality rock, diverse grades, and enough routes to keep you busy for multiple sessions. Check current access conditions before heading up, as seasonal restrictions can affect parking and approach options.

Classic Routes

The must-do lines that define Green Adjective Gully. These routes have earned their reputation through quality movement, position, and that indefinable something that makes you want to come back.

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Beginner Routes (5.6–5.9)

Perfect for building your trad rack confidence or getting warmed up before tackling the area's harder offerings. The boulder problems here give you a nice break from gear placement while still working movement skills.

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Intermediate Routes (5.10–5.11)

This is where Green Adjective really shines—solid 5.10 and 5.11 climbing that'll push your skills without destroying your confidence. Mix of technical face climbing and powerful boulder problems to round out your session.

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Hard Routes (5.12+)

The business end of Green Adjective Gully. These routes demand solid technique, mental game, and the fitness to back it up. The boulder problems here will humble most climbers, but that's part of the appeal.

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