Maple Canyon Climbing Guide

A curated route guide to Maple Canyon.

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Maple Canyon Climbing Guide

Maple Canyon is Utah's conglomerate climbing paradise, offering everything from beginner-friendly sport routes to world-class hard sends on unique cobblestone rock. The canyon's diverse crags provide excellent year-round climbing, with shaded walls for summer sessions and sunny exposure for winter days. Access is straightforward, but respect private property and follow Leave No Trace principles to keep this gem open.

Classic Routes

The must-do lines that define Maple Canyon climbing. These routes represent the best of what the area offers, from moderate classics to cutting-edge test pieces.

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Beginner Routes (5.9–5.11a)

Perfect for building confidence on Maple's unique cobble features. These routes offer solid movement and good protection while you get used to the canyon's distinctive rock texture.

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Intermediate Routes (5.11a–5.11d)

Step up your game with these technical challenges that showcase Maple's demanding movement style. Mix of sport routes and boulder problems for well-rounded sessions.

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Hard Routes (5.12a–5.13a)

Serious business for strong climbers ready to tackle Maple's demanding upper-grade terrain. These routes require solid technique and power on the canyon's unforgiving cobble.

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Boulders

Quality boulder problems scattered throughout the canyon for those who prefer the crashpad life. Great for warming up or dedicated bouldering sessions.

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