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Maple Canyon


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Submitted By: Harvey Miller on May 4, 2004
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Description 

"Cobble climbing" - Maple Canyon is conglomorate with embedded rocks ranging from pebbles to boulders. The walls have a wide range of holds from bombers to slopers, making the climbing unique and challenging. Mostly sport climbing, some trad.

Camping in available in Maple Canyon for $7 per night. There is also a day use fee of $3 per car. Mostly public land, some private. Nearest beer is in Nephi.


Getting There 

Exit 225 on I-I5 (Nephi). East on UT Route 132 to Fountain Green. Right on 400 South. 6 miles to Freedom Rd. Follow the paved road to the dirt.



Featured Route For Maple Canyon
The Swiss Miss nearing the top of Maple Syrup, 2/2006

Maple Syrup WI5-6 R  UT : Maple Canyon : The Box Canyon Ice Climbs
The name comes from the golden maple-brown color this flow typically sports. Climbing a steep cauliflowered slab brings one to one of the more amazing pillars nestled in this right-facing corner, surrounded by Maple's cobbles. ...[more]


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The bend in the road!

The bend in the road!

Looking down toward the Pipline area!

Looking down toward the Pipline area!

Fall colors at the Orangutan Wall

Fall colors at the Orangutan Wall

Say hello to the turkeys!

Say hello to the turkeys!

I think this is Rock Island

I think this is Rock Island

Searching for the next hold (and bolt!) among the cobbles...ENDURANCE is the name of the game at Maple Canyon.

Searching for the next hold (and bolt!) among the ...

Mmmm... Maple, Ken Trout on the cobbles.

Mmmm... Maple, Ken Trout on the cobbles.

More turkeys at Maple...

More turkeys at Maple...

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does anybody have information about this route just outside (west) of box canyon ... near a fire pit maybe 12b ?

does anybody have information about this route jus...


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By Bryson Slothower
May 19, 2006

what's the ideal season at Maple?

By Joey Faust
From: Lindon, UT
Jun 21, 2006

It is now $8 a night to camp. Still $3 for day use.

By Chris Archer
Jun 27, 2006

Early May through mid October is the season. April is climbable if you don't mind postholing.

By john gilchrist
From: sLC, utah
Jul 6, 2006

good guide here

www.drtopo.com

http://www.drtopo.com/utah/maple.pdf

By icsteveoh
From: salt lake city, UT
Sep 11, 2006

Anyone have anything on the oxygen wall or the demascus wall?

By freddy k
From: Denver, CO
May 2, 2007

Is Maple comparable to Rifle, I'm making an extended trip to Rifle and was thinking about spending a few 'rest' days here. Does anyone know how long it takes in trip time from Rifle to Maple?

Cheers
mw

By Rick Miske
From: Orem, UT
Nov 11, 2007

According to the Forest Service and ReserveAmerica, the Campground Host is there only every three days or so. Last time I was there the pay envelopes were all gone and the pay tube was empty.

The group site is nice.

By courtney.vogt
From: Frisco, Colorado
Feb 8, 2008

is Maple Canyon "dog-friendly"? I saw something about Box Canyon being off limit to dogs because it's privately owned. How about the other areas?

and in response to mw: i would expect a 7 hour trip from Rifle to Maple. I know it takes 8 from Summit County, CO.

By Ben Folsom
From: Sandy, Utah
Feb 8, 2008

Yes, Maple canyon is dog friendly, other than the Box canyon which is private property. My dog really likes it there, but I guess he likes everywhere we go!

By DaveB
Apr 1, 2008

Why are there so many flies here? (Not biting, just annoying house/sh*t flies...) Do they migrate up into the canyon from the turkey farms? Seasonal? (We were there a couple days in August.)

By Sean Egli
From: Provo Utah
May 18, 2008

Anyone know where some moderate climbing routes up Maple Canyon are?Away from Box Canyon?Around 5.6 to 5.10 A-C?Last time I went I got spanked and I'm desperately in need for a good day of fun climbing.Is the gate open yet also?

By Ryan Palo
From: Portland, oregon
Jun 20, 2008

Maple in July? Too hot? I was there at the end of last June. The temps outside the canyon were in the 90s-low 100s. Inside the canyon was quite nice in the shade. Can I expect the same?

By jason gerrard
Mar 23, 2009

i was working a climb up the left hand fork that i can't find in any books or on this site. i think it is one of the last climbs up that fork. it is on the left hand side, on a wall that is way overhung. does anybody know what the climb farthest to the right is rated?

By Thayne aka TR
From: provo utah
May 10, 2009

We just got back from maple (family trip) It was really busy in the school room all ready.

Climbing was great and it was super warm in the day (pretty cold at night still, bring your own wood) the climbing was great and it could not have been better, we met nic, nicole, jimmy and crystal and they are some super climbers. We cooked them dinner (Cheeseburgers) and had smores for desert! We spent all day in the school room as my sons love to climb and bolder I can't wait to get back down there for some more climbing and boldering!

I noticed a lot of trash around bouldering area's lets all try to pack in more then we bring in and please please don't leave bananna peels or apple cores.

LEAVE NO TRACE!!!

By Nathan Van Horn
From: Colorado Springs, CO
May 16, 2009

no banana peels or apple cores????? are they not from the earth? should they not return to the earth? And i don't mean in a plastic bag......