Temple Mountain Climbing Guide

A curated route guide to Temple Mountain.

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Temple Mountain Climbing Guide

Temple Mountain offers a solid mix of sport and trad climbing on quality Navajo sandstone, with everything from mellow multi-pitch adventures to steep single-pitch sends. The area sees fewer crowds than nearby Zion, making it a great spot when you want good climbing without the circus. Access is straightforward, but check current conditions as some approach roads can be rough after weather.

Classic Routes

The must-do routes that define Temple Mountain climbing. These lines showcase the best movement, rock quality, and positions the area has to offer across all grades and styles.

Routes

Beginner Routes (5.4–5.9+)

Perfect for building confidence on desert sandstone or getting your multi-pitch legs under you. These routes offer good movement and manageable exposure while you dial in your desert climbing skills.

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Intermediate Routes (5.10–5.11d)

This is where Temple Mountain really shines. Whether you're working sport projects on the Main Wall or linking trad pitches on the temples, there's plenty here to keep you busy and progressing.

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Hard Routes (5.11+–5.12c)

The business end of Temple Mountain climbing. These routes demand solid technique and fitness, with the sport lines offering sustained difficulty and the trad routes requiring serious head game.

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