Woodbury Desert Climbing Guide

A curated route guide to Woodbury Desert.

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Woodbury Desert Climbing Guide

Woodbury Desert serves up quality sport climbing on solid sandstone with routes spanning from mellow 5.6s to world-class 5.14s. The area's main draws are Black and Tan Crag and Kelly's Rock Crag, both offering excellent stone and well-bolted lines that make for productive sessions year-round. Access is straightforward, but respect private property boundaries and pack out your trash.

Classic Routes (5.10d–5.12d)

The must-do lines that define Woodbury Desert. These routes have earned their reputation through exceptional movement, position, or rock quality. If you're only going to climb a few routes here, make them these.

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Intermediate Routes (5.10a–5.10d)

The sweet spot for most climbers looking to push their limits without getting completely shut down. These routes demand better technique and endurance while still being achievable goals for the average weekend warrior.

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Hard Routes (5.12a–5.14b)

Serious business for strong climbers. These routes separate the weekend warriors from the dedicated crushers, demanding everything you've got and then some. Come prepared to work.

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Beginner Routes (5.6–5.9)

Perfect for building confidence on real rock or warming up before harder sends. These routes offer solid movement on good holds with forgiving grades that won't punish you for still figuring things out.

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