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Description
This is sharply-broken volcanic rock (Rhyolite) forming two bands of cliffs ("Upper Jungle" and "Lower Jungle"). There are many excellent, long cracks to be developed. There is also much potential for bolted sport routes. Currently, all seven cracks have anchors.
Getting There
Take Highway 12 toward Bryce Canyon National Park; at BCNP junction, turn northeast onto Highway 22 (toward Antimony); turn southeast onto Forest Service road 132 toward Pine Lake for 5.2 miles; continue past first exit toward Pine Lake and look for left turn to Powell Point; continue on this road (143) for 5.9 miles until Powell Point jeep trail on right; set odometer again and travel 1.9 miles to the "Lower Jungle" (a developing crag) on the right or, up the road 100 meters to the "Upper Jungle." Short approaches to both "Jungles."
The Classics
Mountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for Jungle, on the Aquarius Plateau:
This sport crack/face has it's crux at the start. The thin crack opens periodically for finger jambs. At the sixth bolt with the gray hanger, you may opt to go left to a lie-backing flake where large cams are needed, or go straight up to bolt and difficult face climbing. Both options lead to the same anchor....[more]Browse More Classics in UT
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Camping can be had in a civilized manner, "pool and restaurant," at a KOA in Cannonville (1 hour, 10 minutes) or at Ruby's Inn (50 minutes). Otherwise, this area is USFS controlled and there is a primitive campground near Pine Lake or many off-road options right near the crag are available.
Food can best be purchased at Ruby's Inn: there's a grocery store, and - BONUS - a full range buffet in the restaurant.
Spirits are hard to come by in the "Empire of Utah"... There is a full State liquor store in Panguitch (1 hour, 30 minutes), or a limited State liquor store at Ruby's. Beer here is "near beer" so come prepared, stock up before you cross the state line.
OTHER THINGS TO DO: Just down the road 1.9 miles is a 4 mile jeep trail that finishes as one mile of single track and a non-technical but great views mountain bike ride...about 10 miles in and out. Very nice! Also, father down and behind Pine Lake is the Hinderson Canyon ride that will take you to the town of Tropic. About 10 miles of single track to dirt road that lasts for about 5 miles. A super trail in the upper section! This can be suttled to skip the road.
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