The Dihedrals Little Cottonwood Climbing Guide

A curated route guide to The Dihedrals Little Cottonwood.

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The Dihedrals Little Cottonwood Climbing Guide

The Dihedrals offers some of the most varied climbing in Little Cottonwood Canyon, with everything from mellow trad lines to burly sport routes and world-class bouldering. The granite here is solid, the approaches are reasonable, and you'll find climbs for every skill level scattered across multiple distinct areas. Just remember that Little Cottonwood has seasonal closures for wildlife, so check current access before heading up.

Classic Routes

The must-do lines that define The Dihedrals experience. These routes showcase the best of what the area has to offer across all grades and styles.

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Beginner Routes (5.6–5.9)

Perfect for building your trad skills or getting comfortable on granite. The Schoolroom Area is particularly good for learning gear placement, while the Industrial Wall offers some quality bolted options when you want to focus on movement.

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Intermediate Routes (5.10–5.11)

This is where The Dihedrals really shines. The main Dihedrals Area has some stellar trad lines that'll test your gear skills, while the Industrial Wall serves up quality sport climbing when you want to push grades without worrying about pro.

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Hard Routes (5.12+ and V8+)

The Dihedrals doesn't mess around when it comes to hard climbing. The Gate Boulders are legendary for a reason, hosting some of the most classic hard problems in the canyon, while the sport routes will test your limit-pushing skills on excellent granite.

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