PRINT: Rock Climb Flak Jacket, Maple Canyon

Flak Jacket

5.10a, Sport, 45 ft (14 m),

Avg: 3 from 260 votes
FA: Jason Stevens
Utah > Central Utah > Maple Canyon > Maple Canyon Rd > Bridge Area

Description

A tricky start to more positive holds with one or two nice layback-style holds. A more technical move or two between a couple of the upper bolts, followed by more jugs to the anchors.

Location

Look for a tall chimney upcanyon just a bit from the camping area past the bridge. On the wall to the left of the chimney this is the third route from the right.

Protection

8 bolts and anchors.

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Flak Jacket

Flak Jacket cruising

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Joseph Lascurain
Cincinnati

5.10a

Didn't feel much harder than Hematoma. But it is more fun and has a better flow. I think this might even be a better warm-up than Hematoma. Jun 28, 2012

John Groh

5.10b

Amazing! You'll swear you're in the Red River Gorge if you climb this route. Better holds than you could ever ask for, and cool moves the whole way through. Jul 14, 2013

zoso	[Hide Comment] Agreed. And I'd say it's a bit more than 45 feet-likely 60 or 70. Jun 27, 2014

Jason Stevens
Ephraim, UT

I never tire of this route! SOOOO good. Steep for the grade, but the holds keep coming. Apr 30, 2018

Noah Stevens
Ephraim, UT

Such a fun route! Awesome moves, awesome holds, an all around and awesome route!! May 1, 2018

Curtis G

5.10a

So worth it. The rout just flows up. Soo many good holds to choose from. Jul 29, 2022

Brian Reyman
Fort Collins, CO

Our family’s favorite 10a (maybe favorite overall route…) in the canyon. So easy to get to, fun hikes and movement. A must do at this grade. Jun 7, 2024

Mark Rolofson

5.10a

Gently overhanging .10a jug climbing with closely spaced bolts. At this grade it doesn't get any better than this climb. Feb 8, 2026