Maple Canyon. Good?

Post by **steep4me** » Mon May 14, 2007 1:25 pm

The steep routes are fun. I didn't see anything break off when we were there for a week. It's definitely one of the more fun places to sport climb out west. After a few days, I got little bored climbing cobbles though. All the routes are just full of cobbles or spots where the cobbles used to be. Not a lot of rock variation.

Make sure to bring water and stop at the gas station on your way out to have a FRESH turkey sandwich!

Post by **Yasmeen** » Mon May 14, 2007 1:35 pm

steep4me: Did you check out any other areas around Maple Canyon while you were out there?

Ho: Thanks for answering my question before I asked it.

Post by **steep4me** » Mon May 14, 2007 2:46 pm

Yasmeen--

Not really. We did about 3 routes at American Fork, but got rained out and then headed to Maple for some dry weather.

American Fork is more technical and not as steep as Maple.

You also may want to check out the Big and Little Cottonwood canyons. I have heard that they have some good quality routes.

Post by **Gaar** » Mon May 14, 2007 11:59 pm

If you make it out there let me know...Would be willing to make a trip up to that area for a few days from the depths of the zion.

Post by **pawilkes** » Tue May 15, 2007 1:21 am

the first climb i ever got on there, I was between the 1st and 2nd bolt when i turned to my belayer to say he should where a helmet. As i turned, my hold ripped out and i sliced off a hunk of skin on my thumb. i wouldn't wear a helmet climbing but wearing one while belaying is a good idea. oh yeah, if you have a good 4wd you can drive up the road and camp for free.

Post by **SCIN** » Tue May 15, 2007 1:31 am

Thanks all. We're gonna hit it for a few days and probably do the trade routes so they should be pretty crumbly free, ya think?

Post by **Horatio Felacio** » Tue May 15, 2007 2:30 am

i was there for a week and never even heard of a hold breaking. i have heard the pipe dream can have some loose stuff, but worth it.

check out mill creek while you're in utah for summer sport climbing. i've never been, but it looks worthy of a day or two. also, the henry mountains has some stellar climbing supposedly, but i think it's sort of hush hush.

Post by **Shamis** » Wed May 16, 2007 10:35 pm

I liked maple canyon. Didn't get on anything harder than 11 though. I don't remember loose rock, but this was 5 years ago. I'd guess the cobbles fall out on new routes.

Post by **Noell** » Mon May 21, 2007 3:14 pm

I spent a couple months in Maple last year and spent a week and a half there the year before. I love it! It's the Red, only with some steeper parts and with nice smooth cobbles instead of pockets, skin never hurt! It was great.

Holds can definitely fall out- so just beware. Try not to stand under someone climbing.

I don't know about the trad routes there- is is definitely a sport destination for sure. I can't imagine the trad routes would be very solid... no more solid than sport routes. That rock is rad and just isn't condusive to solid, bullet proof cracks or anything like that.

If you wanna do a TON of awesome, safe, fun sport routes, steep and sweet, this is the place to go. Grades are fun and there are a ton at each level 5.6-5.14.

Post by **Yasmeen** » Mon Jun 11, 2007 7:40 pm

Can some of you who've been to Maple Canyon give me your opinion on this guy's page? http://www.killerclimbs.com/maple_canyon/index.htm
I'm not sure how recently he's updated it, but would you recommend that, the DrTopo guide ( http://www.drtopo.com/guidebooks/usa/Utah/54 ), or a different guide?