Utopia Rock Climbing
| Elevation: | 377 ft | 115 m |
| GPS: |
45.16787, -66.85251 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
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| Page Views: | 6,811 total · 94/month | |
| Shared By: | Francois Cote on Oct 31, 2020 · Updates | |
| Admins: | Dom Caron, Ian Lingley, Greg Hughes |
Description
Utopia probably has the most amount of overhanging rock of any crag in NB. As such it lends itself to steep sport climbing. The climbs here range from 5.8 to 5.14 with most routes being 5.11 or 5.12 with a good selection of 5.13's. A good crag for those looking for a concentration of hard sport climbs. The approach is easy and short which is a nice bonus. Both walls get morning sun and afternoon shade. The crag is located on private land so be mindful and respectful.
There are however a few caveats. Bug season is particularly bad in the area so be prepared if you plan to climb here May to mid July. The rock quality is questionable in spots, in particular the wall right of the Sunnyvale overhangs tends to be crumbly (helmets recommended). Some climbs tend to seep and are more suitable for dry weather. The style of many of the climbs on the Utopia Wall overhang is also something to get used to. Many routes on this wall climb flaring grooves which sometimes require intricate and unusual beta to solve (which isn't necessarily a bad thing, just a different kind of puzzle to solve :)
Getting There
From Fredericton, make your way past Fredericton Junction to NB Route 785. Drive south on this road until you meet Red Rock Road. Turn Right onto Red Rock Road until it joins NB Route 770. Turn Left. The road generally follows the river. Drive on Route 770 for 8.3 km and turn right onto a small dirt road. This road can be rough, awd and clearance recommended, otherwise you can park at the entrance to this dirt road. After a couple hundred metres, the road veers right 90°. The road will soon after veer left up a rocky hill. Make your way up this then turn right onto a secondary branch which will take you to an opening. Park here.
From Fredericton, total driving time is about 1hr30.
The top of Dystopia wall is visible from the parking area. Walk to the very end of the dirt road and as it ends, a flagged trail will pick up. For Dystopia, take the first left and make your way up hill. For Utopia Wall, continue along the flagged trail another 5 minutes.
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