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Ruth Lake

Submitted By: Nathan Fisher on Jan 18, 2006
Administrators: Andrew Gram, Perin Blanchard
Elevation: 10,500 feet
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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.


The Classics

Mountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for Ruth Lake:
Crescent Moon   5.8     Sport, 50 feet   Last Stand Wall
Mossmouth   5.8     Sport, 1 pitch, 45 feet   Memorial Wall
Peace Treaty   5.9     Sport, 1 pitch, 60 feet   Good Medicine Area
Peyote Trip   5.9     Sport, 60 feet   Last Stand Wall
Black Elk   5.10a     Sport, 1 pitch, 70 feet   Good Medicine Area
Don't Question Me or I'll Kill You Right Now   5.10a     Sport, 1 pitch, 70 feet   Assassin Wall
Sacred Hoop   5.10a     Sport, 60 feet   Good Medicine Area
Tomahawk in the Back   5.10b     Sport, 75 feet   Good Medicine Area
The Legend   5.10c     Sport, 1 pitch, 50 feet   Good Medicine Area
Wounded Knee   5.10c     Sport, 65 feet   Good Medicine Area
Scalp Fest   5.10d     Sport, 60 feet   Last Stand Wall
The Bear Dance   5.10d     Sport, 1 pitch, 40 feet   Good Medicine Area
Moon Stone   5.11b     Sport, 1 pitch, 70 feet   Good Medicine Area
Dream Catcher   5.11c     Sport   Good Medicine Area
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Featured Route For Ruth Lake
Ellie on Black Elk. Great climb!

Black Elk 5.10a  UT : Uinta Mountains : ... : Good Medicine Area
Black Elk is a good enough reason to drive all the way down the Mirror Lake Hwy and take the 20 min hike to the Ruth Lake Crag. It has an interesting, balancy beginning, followed by a bouldery crux, onto an exposed face. The rock has good friction, the holds are positive, and the pro is place a safe, sane distance....[more]   Browse More Classics in UT


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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

Ruth Lake at dawn

Ruth Lake at dawn


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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.