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Gateway to the Underworld Rock Climbing

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	Boneyard S 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Mauled by Cerberus S 5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
	Paved with Good Intentions S 5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a
	River Styx, The S 5.11b/c 6c+ 23 VIII- 24 E4 6a

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Elevation:	6,488 ft
GPS:	41.32259, -111.54986 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	Jordan Gilbert on Nov 19, 2021
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Description

The Gateway to the Underworld is a small archway of some of the most unique limestone in Northern Utah, with a diversity of awesome features, including some tufas. The wall faces South and gets lots of sun, so late spring (after seepage) and late fall (after wasps) are best. It is doable late or early in the day in summer.

Getting There

To approach the wall, begin the hike up Wheatgrass Canyon. Where the trail splits to continue up Wheatgrass (Serendipity Wall) or go right up Bear Hollow, cross the creek and follow the Bear Hollow trail. Continue on the Bear Hollow Trail for ~15 minutes. You will begin to pass underneath a large cliff band on the hillside to the North. Keep an eye out for an OBVIOUS grey circular area of the cliff band (this is the crag). Eventually you will cross the stream almost directly underneath the crag. Just downstream, look for a cairn next to the creek that marks the beginning of the approach trail. From the creek it’s a ~10 minute approach up to the wall. Keep an eye out for the cool fossils in the rocks.