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Elevation: 3,401 ft
GPS: 37.1618, -113.6102
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Shared By: GRK on Mar 11, 2009 · Updates
Admins: Andrew Gram, Nathan Fisher, Perin Blanchard, GRK, D C
Warning Access Issue: Cougar Cliffs are located in the Red Cliffs Desert Reserve, and managed by Snow Canyon S.P. DetailsDrop down

Description Suggest change

Just north of the city of St. George, in the Red Cliffs Reserve lies the Cougar Cliffs. Within these bounds are a decent amount of mid-range sport climbs on soft and fragile sediment. The nature of this rock combined with moisture lends itself to be only climbable after a 24 hours dry period. This area is -the spot- for local "hard core" sport rappellers, tire tossers, glass breakers, and crushed beer can collectors. Climbing at the Cougar Cliffs is for climbers who like an adventure. If you're a fan of choss, Goss, and toss, this place is for you.

The sandstone here is easily damaged when wet. Please allow at least 24-48 hours before climbing after any precipitation. If the ground is at all damp, please do not climb on any local sandstone. Consider nearby options on basalt, limestone, granite, or plastic instead.

Getting There Suggest change

Drive 6 miles north past Sunset Bld. on route 18, after MM-6 look left for a pullout. Park here and cross a barbed wire fence to a clearing, Veer south (left) and head towards a dome shaped formation. From here head west to a three bolt anchor (rap) or continue south to a gully and walk down to the base.

24 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at Cougar Cliffs

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 32
Pigsty
Sport
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 27
Pearls Before Swine
Sport
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 14
Noodle Doodle
Sport, TR
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 16
Makin Bacon
Sport
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
 9
Porca Miseria
Sport
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
 11
Swine of a Rock
Sport
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
 13
When Pigs Fly
Sport
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a PG13
 22
Sunday Afternoon w/ The Family
Sport
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 13
Friday Evening with Friends
Sport, TR
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
 6
Arachnaphobia
Sport
5.10b/c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
 21
Petting the Pussycat
Sport
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
 8
Catatonic
Sport
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
 8
Delusions of Grandeur
Sport
5.11a/b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
 20
Forsaken
Sport
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
 12
Heaven's a Lie
Sport
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Pigsty
 32
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Sport
Pearls Before Swine
 27
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Sport
Noodle Doodle
 14
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Sport, TR
Makin Bacon
 16
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Sport
Porca Miseria
 9
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a Sport
Swine of a Rock
 11
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a Sport
When Pigs Fly
 13
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a Sport
Sunday Afternoon w/ The Family
 22
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a PG13 Sport
Friday Evening with Friends
 13
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Sport, TR
Arachnaphobia
 6
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b Sport
Petting the Pussycat
 21
5.10b/c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Sport
Catatonic
 8
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b Sport
Delusions of Grandeur
 8
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c Sport
Forsaken
 20
5.11a/b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c Sport
Heaven's a Lie
 12
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a Sport
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