"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.
Pitch 1: locate a bolt line on the east side of the formation which starts up an easy arete which gets steeper an eventually turns into a small tower, 2 chain belay at the top of the tower 30m.Pitch 2: stem or fall across the "gap of flatulence" to regain the main formation. climb up 2 or 3 bolts to a big ledge, "camp blessing", and walk around the boulder to a two bolt belayPitch 3: climb up a steep section(.9+) past 4 bolts to the top of haji r...[more]
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?
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.
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!
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.)
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: lake osweso, 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?
Maple Canyon
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