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Elevation: 5,066 ft 1,544 m
GPS: 41.75392, -111.7203
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Cache Valley is the beautiful and lush terrain of northern Utah and southeast Idaho. It includes many canyons, peaks, wilderness areas and reserves as well as the Logan metropolitan area and surrounding towns. The climbing here is varied and hosts something for everyone. 

Covering more than 50 miles of  northern Utah, Cache Valley sits between the Wellsville Mountains on the west and the Bear River Mountain Range on the east. The climate and landscape of the area are similar to those of the Rocky Mountains of Colorado.  

Climbing can be found here year round. Climbing even exists in the picturesque Logan Canyon, which can get bitter and cold in the winter. Most crags in Logan will catching the sun, making the cold weather a gift on some occasions. Beautiful limestone rock, rivers, streams, and lakes make this scenic area a beautiful getaway.

In the warm, dry months, biking, boating, camping, and fishing can buy some time while chasing shade or on rest days. 

During the winter months, the skiing and snow sports prevail. If you're not out ice climbing or chasing sun, A handful of ski resorts can be reached with little to no effort. 

In addition to the climbing and outdoor adventures, Cache Valley also offers a variety of cultural events and festivals. Home to many creative artists, local galleries are found within walking distance of Logan.

Getting There Suggest change

Cache Valley is a large and encompassing area found in the cross-hairs of Interstate 15 and route 89. See individual areas for more detailed directions. 

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Classic Climbing Routes at Cache Valley

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
 54
● Arrowhead
Sport
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
 94
● Star Shart
Sport
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 43
● Wall of Colors | 4678
Sport
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
 165
● Babe-a-licious
Sport
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
 143
● Begging For Bolts
Sport
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
 121
● Betagraphic
Sport, TR
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
 98
● Limestone Cowboy
Sport
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
 39
● Adios Amigos
Sport
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
 70
● Nuclear Fingers
Sport
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
 58
● Gray Matter
Sport
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
 30
● Minnowmaker
Sport
5.12b/c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b
 57
● Crankenstein
Sport
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b
 51
● Grey Hound
Sport
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b
 24
● Basted Pikas
Sport
5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c
 24
● Paleface
Sport
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
● Arrowhead Logan Canyon > Preston Valley Pinnacle
 54
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a Sport
● Star Shart Logan Canyon > Fucoidal Quartzite
 94
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a Sport
● Wall of Colors | 4678 Logan Canyon > Wall of Colors
 43
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Sport
● Babe-a-licious Logan Canyon > Betagraph
 165
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b Sport
● Begging For Bolts Logan Canyon > Fucoidal Quartzite
 143
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c Sport
● Betagraphic Logan Canyon > Betagraph
 121
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a Sport, TR
● Limestone Cowboy Logan Canyon > Fucoidal Quartzite
 98
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a Sport
● Adios Amigos Logan Canyon > Fucoidal Quartzite
 39
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b Sport
● Nuclear Fingers Logan Canyon > Mile 385 Area
 70
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b Sport
● Gray Matter Blacksmith Fork… > Left Hand Fork > Hardware Wall
 58
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b Sport
● Minnowmaker Logan Canyon > China Wall > China Slab
 30
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b Sport
● Crankenstein Blacksmith Fork… > Left Hand Fork > Hardware Wall
 57
5.12b/c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b Sport
● Grey Hound Blacksmith Fork… > Left Hand Fork > Hardware Wall
 51
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b Sport
● Basted Pikas Logan Canyon > Rodent Ranch
 24
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b Sport
● Paleface Logan Canyon > Mile 385 Area
 24
5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c Sport
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