Elevation: 11,108 ft
GPS: 40.7473, -110.511
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Shared By: Nathan Fisher on Jan 18, 2006 · Updates
Admins: Andrew Gram, Nathan Fisher, Perin Blanchard, GRK, D C
Access Issue: Located in a National Forest Fee Area Details

Description

The Uinta Mountains are a relatively high elevation locale away from the summer heat in the valleys. It consists of steep horizontally cracked quartzite. A newcomer to the climbing scene, the Uintas have evolved into a popular sport climber's destination.

Getting There

From SLC, take I-80 east to exit 148. Take US-40 toward Vernal for 3.8 miles. Exit 4 will be UT-248. Take a left and drive for 11.4 miles. Turn left onto UT-32 (S. Main St.) in Kamas. Drive .2 miles then turn right onto UT-150 (E. Center St. (Mirror Lake Scenic Byway)).

Expect 1 hr. and 20 min. from SLC.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Uinta Mountains

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 232
Peace Treaty
Sport
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 348
Black Elk
Sport
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 165
Sacred Hoop
Sport
5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 102
Indian Summer
Sport
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
 195
The Legend
Sport
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
 93
Married to the Obsessed
Sport
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
 81
Cries of Impending Doom
Sport
5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c
 115
Moon Stone
Sport
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
 81
Dream Catcher
Sport
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
 62
Wind Walker
Sport
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
 129
Sessions
Sport
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
 129
Good Medicine
Sport
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
 54
Warrior Without a Cause
Sport
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
 86
Ghost Dance
Sport
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
 39
Obsessions
Sport
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Peace Treaty Ruth Lake > Good Medicine Area
 232
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Sport
Black Elk Ruth Lake > Good Medicine Area
 348
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Sport
Sacred Hoop Ruth Lake > Good Medicine Area
 165
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Sport
Indian Summer Ruth Lake > Good Medicine Area
 102
5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Sport
The Legend Ruth Lake > Good Medicine Area
 195
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Sport
Married to the Obsessed Stone Garden
 93
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b Sport
Cries of Impending Doom Stone Garden
 81
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c Sport
Moon Stone Ruth Lake > Good Medicine Area
 115
5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c Sport
Dream Catcher Ruth Lake > Good Medicine Area
 81
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a Sport
Wind Walker Ruth Lake > Good Medicine Area
 62
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a Sport
Sessions Stone Garden
 129
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a Sport
Good Medicine Ruth Lake > Good Medicine Area
 129
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a Sport
Warrior Without a Cause Ruth Lake > Warrior Wall
 54
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b Sport
Ghost Dance Ruth Lake > Good Medicine Area
 86
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b Sport
Obsessions Stone Garden
 39
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b Sport
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