Hands Canyon Rock Climbing

A stunning area with around 70 individual summits, Hands Canyon contains many great adventures.  This seldom-traveled area has a wild and untamed feel. There are no giveaways here; every summit requires traditional climbing mastery and a willingness to push ahead on uncertain ground. The vast majority of the climbs are yet unreported. There are enough unrepeated lines here for most climbers to spend years exploring.

While from a distance it looks as if the approaches would be hellish, a big chunk of the approach is in a pristine wash filled that's actually pretty smooth traveling.  Many of the formations are not too far from the main wash, making the approaches more reasonable than they appear from a distance.

Hands Canyon has a dense collection of smaller domes and pinnacles that have been climbed with an eye toward minimal impact. Very few traces of human passage are present here; you’ll need to pick your path carefully to avoid trampling vegetation. As much as you are able, stick to traveling on known paths and throw your packs down on durable surfaces.