Santaquin Canyon Climbing Guide

A curated route guide to Santaquin Canyon.

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Santaquin Canyon Climbing Guide

Santaquin Canyon is Utah's premier ice and mixed climbing destination, with some solid sport routes thrown in for good measure. Most climbers come here in winter for the world-class ice flows and challenging mixed lines, though the sport climbing on quality limestone keeps things interesting year-round. Access is straightforward via the main canyon road, but always check conditions in winter.

Classic Routes (WI4–WI6, M6–M7+)

The must-do lines that put Santaquin on the map. These routes offer the full Santaquin experience and are considered benchmarks for ice and mixed climbing in Utah.

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Beginner Routes (5.6–5.9, WI3–WI4)

Perfect for getting your feet wet on both rock and ice. The sport routes here are confidence-builders on good stone, while the ice routes offer a solid introduction to waterfall climbing without being too committing.

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Intermediate Routes (5.10a–5.11d)

This is where Santaquin's sport climbing really shines. Expect sustained movement on featured limestone with good protection. The Santaqueen Wall and Avalanche Wall offer some of the canyon's best moderate sport routes.

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Hard Routes (5.12a, M8+–M12, WI5+)

The serious business. These routes represent some of Utah's most challenging ice and mixed climbing, plus a taste of hard sport. Come prepared with solid technique and the right gear.

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