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Melissa climbing at the gap.
Description A west/east trending kind of tight canyon. Typical sandstone routes, just short. It can be cool in the winter, but my guess is hot in the summer. Most routes are on the north face.
Getting There Take Sunset Blvd west of the airport mesa to Dixie Drive Road and turn left. Continue until you reach Canyon View Rd, and turn right. Continue until the pavement ends. Continue as far as your car will allow aiming for the narrow canyon almost directly west of the end of the pavement. Either park at the base of the canyon and hike in or drive up the side (rt) of the canyon and hide down or rap down.
The ClassicsMountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for Green Valley Gap:
Tape Up V5 Boulder, 1 pitch, 20 feet
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Featured Route For Green Valley Gap
Sand Stoner Reverse 5.12a UT : Saint George : Green Valley Gap
A name such as this implies a few things.....for me, it says there is hope for Saint George yet.Bolted with the drill in reverse, Sand Stoner Reverse still holds its share of big whippers. Smooth and potent, this overhung scoop has some of the best climbing at the gap. Requiring thought, this route isn't as dumb as it sounds. A combination of finding proper body position and a need to milk the rests will keep the aspiring climber from getting too high... [more] Browse More Classics in UT
The Gap
| Pretty fun 5.8 chimney, I don't know its name.
| Working my way up the chimney.
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| Comments on Green Valley Gap |
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By triznuty From: Salt Lake City, UT Oct 11, 2006
| This place has great rock. Fun little sandstone sport climbing area. I was how ever very disappointed in all the trash at this place. There's a washing machine down in the canyon, not to mention other crap. It was really horrible looking!! A lot of anchor bolts were cut and smashed...At least one in the pair would be...Whats up with that...? Also don't bother using the old guide book for this area... It will just waste your time to try and figure out what is what...And we still don't know must of what we climbed... Just get on it if it looks good. Also witnessed some bullsh*T at this area. I don't remember the name of the climb (I think it was an .11b...maybe called Moral Dilemma...That would be ironic), anyway some guy removed the first bolt/hanger because it was a spinner... It looked fine and I even clipped it myself (even though you would deck if you fell onto it, but I'm sure it would of held a fall)... But instead of tightening the damn bolt, he just stole the hanger. I wish I would of said something about that, but at the time I didn't think it was my business to say anything (couple of them were locals). I think this group was a bunch of idiots and next time I'll say something... The guy who stole the hanger had to stick clip the next bolt......PUSSY! St. G locals...Sorry for not standing up and saying something.... |
By Jen H From: Holladay, Ut Nov 4, 2006
| Have to agree with the previous post. We spent 2 hours trying to figure out the climbs in the area and was highly disappointed. Bolts and anchors were missing. With all the other areas around St. George, this is one to skip. |
By jtwalter From: Orem, UT Nov 6, 2007
| I agree that this area isn't the best that St. George has to offer. However, there are some fun routes here in the .10 - easy .12 range, with the majority being top ropes or more moderate climbing. If you're a beginner climber or just starting leading this is a good area to frequent. The routes here are typically short, easy to toprope, while a few of them have missing bolts. This is a good winter crag. It feels to me that the St. George locals abandoned this area as they found stellar climbing in other areas. Regardless, props to T. Goss and the rest of the St. George crew for their herculean effort in establishing so many lines around St. George. |
By Kendall From: Logan, UT Apr 1, 2009
| I love this area. I'm a local and fairly new to climbing regularly, but I think this will always be one of my favorite spots in St. G. My friends and I had a brand new copy of the guidebook and we found it quite useful, I've heard there have been many improvements on the section on this area from past editions. Anyways, great place to start out, many easy single-pitch climbs and a beautiful area. |
By Jared R Mar 1, 2010
| The bolts that were once missing seem to have found their way back. This area is a really fun area. The routes are short but fun. There are lots of opportunities for short, fun trad climbing all along the cliff band. Most of which use gear anchors or sling boulders for top anchors. It is super fun. Bring your trad gear and have a great day of cragging 30' trad lines. |
By Andrew W Smith From: Salt Lake City, Ut Mar 27, 2011
| Just a shout-out to the University of Utah. a lot of the new bolts and chains that have been put up in the last 2-3 years were put up by the Climbing department from the U. |
By KipHenrie From: centerville, utah Apr 5, 2011
| Fabulous area if you want to knock off some great short climbs. The quality of rock is very nice. I recommend it. Sand Stoner Reverse is simply awesome! |
By Dan L From: Moab, UT Dec 20, 2011
| I left a gold Link Cam near "hair today gone tomorrow". If anyone finds it, please let me know. |
By Wilson Hansen Jan 17, 2012
| Does anyone know who put the route to the left of stick to your guns up, the one straight up the slab? Rating? Thanks. |
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