Cedar City, Utah
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Top Rock Climbing Spots in and near Cedar City
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Brian Head, Utah
Canyoneering Benson Creek
2 mi / 200 ft gainDisclaimer: Canyoneering is a dangerous and technical activity. Don’t enter any canyon without the skills to match it, or the knowledge to navigate it. Benson Creek is a pleasant little spot for families to hike a waterfall (Hidden Haven Falls), or a fantastic spot for canyoneers to rappel some w...Read more -
New Harmony, Utah
Backpack the La Verkin Creek Trail
5.018.86 mi / 2894 ft gainI've visited Zion National Park twice this year and the experience between the two visitations were like night and day. Zion National Park is by no means a secret, and for good reason. Hikes such as Angels Landing, and the Narrows are locations which are sought after by every outdoorsman and novi...Read more -
Hurricane, Utah
Canyoneering Boundary Canyon, Zion
8 mi / 2000 ft gainDisclaimer: Canyoneering is a dangerous and technical activity. Don’t enter any canyon without the skills to match it, or the knowledge to navigate it. Your Boundary Canyon adventure starts at the West Rim Trailhead with a pleasant stroll down an old logging road. Dodge fallen trees and enjoy a l...Read more -
Virgin, Utah
Rock Climb in Lambs Knoll
5.0If you're a rock climber, then chances are you've got Zion National Park on your list of to do's, or must go back. The beautiful sandstone just keeps calling you back and asking you to climb more. Although not technically in the park, Lambs Knoll is right across the street in the north western pa...Read more -
Virgin, Utah
Canyoneering Lambs Knoll
5.01 mi / 200 ft gainLocated just outside of Zion National Park's boundaries, Lamb's Knoll is a popular destination among adventure seekers. This area is unique as it offers routes for both climbing and canyoneering. Perfect for beginners, the canyoneering routes at Lamb's Knoll are half day routes that takes you thr...Read more -
Mount Carmel, Utah
Canyoneering Birch Hollow
4.3Birch Hollow is near Zion National Park, and accessible from North Fork Road (East Zion) past the Ponderosa Resort. If you do not hike out through Orderville into Zion National Park (ZNP) and the Narrows, then a ZNP Permit is not required (turning around and hiking back to your vehicle).The time ...Read more -
Hurricane, Utah
Aid Climbing Moonlight Buttress
Moonlight Buttress follows an amazing system of cracks up some really solid sandstone. The route is 5.8 C1 and is very straightforward. Hauling on the first few pitches is an absolute nightmare, but spending the night on the wall is spectacular. To get more info on the route check out the followi...Read more -
Springdale, Utah
Hidden Canyon Trail
4.63.22 mi / 2185 ft gainNOTE: This trail is currently closed due to a large rockfall. Please visit the NPS.Gov website for updates. This trail starts at Weeping Rock Trailhead, it's the same trailhead for Observation Point and the East Rim Trail. You will start this hike up a paved section with several switchbacks up ...Read more -
Springdale, Utah
Canyoneering Echo Canyon, Zion
3 mi / 1100 ft gainDisclaimer: Canyoneering is a dangerous and technical activity. Don’t enter any canyon without the skills to match it, or the knowledge to navigate it. Echo Canyon requires a canyoneering permit that can be reserved online and picked up at the Zion Visitor Center. Be sure to reserve your permit 3...Read more -
Orderville, Utah
East Rim Trail, Zion NP
5.010.19 mi / 2303 ft gainThe East Rim Trail is approximately 10-miles (one-way) and can either be started from the Eastern Entrance of Zion National Park, or more commonly from the Hidden Canyon or Observation Point Trailheads. Many people start from within Zion Canyon and do the arduous Observation Point Trail, forgoing...Read more -
Springdale, Utah
Canyoneering Keyhole Canyon
4.00.75 mi / 223 ft gainKeyhole Canyon is an experience for the adventurous, thrill seeking explorer. Hidden between the jagged mountains of Zion National Park, this canyon sits roadside, just two miles from the east entrance. Before we continue, please note that Canyoneering is a dangerous sport. This canyon is not f...Read more -
Hurricane, Utah
Canyoneering Pine Creek Canyon, Zion
1.5 mi / -300 ft gainDisclaimer: Canyoneering is a dangerous and technical activity. Don’t enter any canyon without the skills to match it, or the knowledge to navigate it. Pine Creek requires a canyoneering permit that can be reserved online and picked up at the Zion Visitor Center. Be sure to reserve your permit 3 ...Read more -
Saint George, Utah
Climb in Snow Canyon
5.0Pulling into this beautiful canyon lined with tall red walls, you'll see a variety of slab, crack, and multi-pitch climbing. The Island in the Sky area hosts 8 walls: the Doghouse, Indian Wall, Dip Area, War Zone, Moss Canyon, Sand Dunes, Aftershock Wall, and Circus Wall. The walls with the best ...Read more -
Dammeron Valley, Utah
Explore the Sand Dunes in Snow Canyon State Park
3.50.5 miTo get to Snow Canyon State Park from St George, you take Bluff Street heading north until you reach the Snow Canyon Parkway exit that heads west. Follow this road until you reach Snow Canyon Drive, turn right here. This road will take you into the south entrance of the park. You will come upon a...Read more -
Dammeron Valley, Utah
Hike Jenny's Canyon in Snow Canyon State Park
3.50.3 mi / 42 ft gainTo get here from St George, you take Bluff Street heading north until you reach the Snow Canyon Parkway exit that heads west. Follow this road until you reach Snow Canyon Drive, turn right here. This road will take you into the south entrance of the park. You will come upon a small fee station wh...Read more -
Dammeron Valley, Utah
Explore the Petrified Sand Dunes
5.0Snow Canyon is only 15 minutes from St. George, Utah and has so many neat areas to explore. A favorite of mine is to climb around on the petrified dunes. These are located in the middle of the park right off of the road. There is a trail leading from the parking lot for about 1,000 feet to the du...Read more