Zion National Park is all about red rock and intense, startling rock formations that have become the very image of what people think of when they think "Utah outdoors.” Sandstone is the primary rock here.
Over a hundred routes can be climbed within the national park, many considered "classic.” The scenery doubtless helps, but this is an excellent place for crack-climbing and especially for wall climbing, oh, really nice, long wall routes. The difficulty of the routes varies widely and for every long and/or tricky route, there'll be something short and safe.
This bizarre and striking rock formation is very popular with climbers and that most famous Gendarme route, the Touchstone Wall, often takes a good day (or a little longer)....
This bizarre and striking rock formation is very popular with climbers and that most famous Gendarme route, the Touchstone Wall, often takes a good day (or a little longer)....
After you take the Zion Canyon scenic road, you'll come upon some crags (and some bathrooms)....
Details
Location
Southeast Utah
Rock Type:
Sandstone
Hazards:
Heat
Routes:
Lifetime
Season:
Early spring - late fall
Map + Directions
Basic Directions
If you're coming from the north, take exit 27 (Toquerville) from I-15 onto Highway 17, which will join Highway 9. Follow the signs to Zion National Park.
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Zion National Park - North Rim Grand Canyon Southern Utah
Zion National Park - North Rim Grand Canyon
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