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Ruth Lake

Submitted By: Nathan Fisher on Jan 18, 2006
Administrators: Andrew Gram, Nathan Fisher, Perin Blanchard
Elevation: 10,500 feet
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Awwww such a beautiful view from the top of the cl...


Description 

High in the Uintas, Ruth Lake offers steep routes with the odd roof. Mainly shady, pick this location for the hottest of days.


Getting There 

Park just before or at Mile Marker 35. Hike east along the trail from the lower parking lot. 100 yards after the "Haymakers and Hibernators" sign, take a small trail to the left, to access the cliffs.



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Clay on The Legend.

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Legend is another fantastic route on the Ruth Lake Wall. Lots of stemming, two roofs to pull. Very pumpy moves on rock with good holds and friction....[more]


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Even the doggies love the lake!

Even the doggies love the lake!

Ruth Lake 7.25.07 Looking toward walls

Ruth Lake 7.25.07 Looking toward walls

Ruth lake & wall

Ruth lake & wall

7 a.m. at ruth lake

7 a.m. at ruth lake


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By Ryan Brough
From: Arvada, Colorado
Jul 22, 2006

Thanks to the Salt Lake Climbers' Alliance and the Access Fund Adopt-A-Crag, there are now large cairns and trail improvements leading to several of the area's climbing walls, and belay ledges along the steep talus slope on the West side of the Good Medicine Wall. Please stay on the designated trails to reduce impact and erosion, especially around the loose talus slopes and vegetated areas.

By Talia
From: SLC, UT
Aug 19, 2007

most of the cairns are knocked over but still distinguishable. Kudos for the work! Looks great! West side of good medicine is still a mess with dogs and little children making for some dangerous rock falls...

By Bad Sock Puppet
From: With the climbing Gods
Jul 26, 2008

Although I prefer bouldering and sport, I was quite disappointed when I didn't bring my trad gear as no guides seemed to list more than one or two possible trad routes. Contrary to this there are a number of cracks that offer plenty of gear placement. Mostly 1/2" to 2 1/2" wide. Would be a good idea to bring a good supply of runners.