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Insomnia Canyon Rock Climbing

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Areas in Insomnia Canyon

Insomnia East 14 / 0 / 0 / 2 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 14

Insomnia West 6 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 6

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Elevation:	6,056 ft	1,846 m
GPS:	34.99656, -111.77988 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Description

A striking shear coconino canyon high up in the west fork. Mostly known for its canyoneering route.

Getting There

Insomnia is best approached from above. Drive out Woody Mountain Road (FS 231) turning left at the T with 231A. Continue to either FS 778 (25.3 mi) for the west side of the canyon or FS 9019M (26.5 mi) for the east side..

Note: Mileages are from RT 66 Woody Mtn intersection.

20 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at Insomnia Canyon

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.

5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c 35 ● Enter Sandman Trad 6 pitches Insomnia East > Left Side
5.12- 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a 17 ● Valhalla Trad 6 pitches Insomnia East > Right Side
5.12 7b+ 27 VIII+ 26 E6 6b 5 ● Life Without Parole Trad 6 pitches Insomnia West
5.12+ 7c 28 IX 27 E6 6b 8 ● Shenanigans Trad 7 pitches Insomnia East > Right Side
5.12+ 7c 28 IX 27 E6 6b V7 7A+ 4 ● The Up Stream Trout Trad, Boulder 5 pitches Insomnia East > Left Side
5.13- 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E7 6c V5 6C 4 ● Heavy Metal Trad, Boulder 8 pitches Insomnia East > Left Side