BETA PHOTO: 1)Endor Wall 2)Apollo Wall 3)Milky Way Wall 4)Miss...
Description
Fantastic new area with LOTS of rock and still LOTS of new route potential. A good place to go if you want to climb a bunch of routes quickly. And still have plenty to come back for... The rock is some of the best limestone in the canyon (granted, some is loose here and there. But what do you expect with limestone. We have worked really hard to make the routes clean and to build good trails and landings. Please remember this area is brand new. Some dirt and loose rock is inevitable. Don't be afraid to brush the holds some yourself or fix the trail or landings if they need it. Lastly, remember to have fun! Many more routes are in the works...
Also I have to thank our un-official sponser Matt Monson who has sunk a lot of time and money in helping us with trails and route development. Thanks bud!
Getting There
Hike up to the first footbridge and leave the trail as if you are going to the tap wall. But just as you leave the trail look left and spot a concrete gutter thing. Walk west on this and where it ends look right and you will see a tree on the left and a rock on the right. Go up between these and you are on the trail. The trail is still undergoing some work and therefore you might see some re-bar and/or tools here and there. PLEASE LEAVE ALONE!!! We are using all this to build the trail FOR YOU ALL. The trail will lead directly to the walls. There are trails and landings for ease of access throughout the entire ares. Please stay on these and don't wreck what has already been built.
The Classics
Mountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for Galaxy Area:
Perhaps the best line on the whole wall! Steep climbing on the right side of a little tree. The second bolt is a bit hard to clip. It's a good idea to pre-hang this draw (easy when lowering off the routes to either side). If you do, it will make the start feel much easier. Small crimps, a somewhat hidden slopey pinch and some pockets lead to a really good slab. After you clip bolt #4, make a leftward shuffle (using a pocket) to a HUGE (I me...[more]Browse More Classics in UT
The trail could use some repairs. I think I will try to get a trail day in soon. The first set of stairs has almost totally eroded away. The alternate start is very doable. To do this, walk up to the base of the Tap wall and move left on a basic trail until it drops a tiny bit and joins up with our original trail.
I have to thank Crisco for the grand tour of the Galaxy, it is one of the best climbing areas in Rock Canyon for sure. The hike up was way doable and the climbing was a BLAST! Rock was awesome, moves were great, just an awesome place to climb.
I definitely enjoyed myself here yesterday. It would be a tragedy if the roofs on the Apollo wall didn't get bolted. They look so stellar (no pun intended). Seriously though, they need to have routes on them. More steep limestone would compliment this area very well.
I made the trip up to Galaxy area today. What an amazing area! Thanks to everyone who has put work in to the crag. You guys rock. This area definitely makes the top of my list in Rock Canyon.
I got my first taste of Galaxy just recently. This is a must go-to scene. The trek is worth it plus its just great exercise. Real kudos to all the busy bees who made this area possible. Just working the trail must have been a labor of love. The routes are long and the view breath taking. Thanks to all your hard work, you have spoiled us climbers.
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