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Road to Nowhere

V0-1, Boulder, 60 ft (18 m),

Avg: 2.8 from 50 votes
FA: unknown
Utah > Central Utah > Joe's Valley > Left Fork > Riverside Boulders

Access Issue: Don't climb on wet rock! Details

Attention:

Don't climb on wet rock! Sandstone is a porous rock type that can absorb a lot of water. It can lose up to 75% of its strength while wet, making it easy to snap off holds and irreparably damage classic climbs. Wait 48 to 72hrs after precipitation. If the ground is still damp then the rock is still wet. A great way to check for precipitation history before traveling to Joe's is to go to this site-

climate.usu.edu/mchd/dashbo…

and under "Data Charts" click the "Precipitation" tab. Make sure the surface wetness is 0 before climbing.

Description

From the southwest corner of the Riverside Boulder (The same boulder that hosts Kelly's Arete) Climb up and left then move out onto the face above the water. Traverse the length of the boulder to the shore or topout near the northwest corner of the boulder. Not great climbing but exciting even when the water is low.

Protection

A life jacket if you can't swim.

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Warm-up Boulder<br>
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Downclimb

Warm-up Boulder L->R Road to Nowhere V0 Riverside V0 Fire in the Hole V6 Kelly's Arete V5 Chi V3 To Infinity V1 PG13 And Beyond V2 True Love V2 Club Tan V1 V1 V1 Downclimb Left V3 D…

Road to Nowhere V0

Ian on the Road to Nowhere.<br>
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- Photo by Susan

Ian on the Road to Nowhere. - Photo by Susan

The last half of ROAD TO NOWHERE, RIVERSIDE BOULDERS, LEFT FORK, JOE'S VALLEY.

Mitch nearing the end of the road.

Comments [Hide ALL Comments]

Hans Hoffman
D'iberville, MS

This problem is a little chossy. I know someone who fell in because a jug broke on him and he went swimming in the cold water! Jun 16, 2011

McKay

Great route! Makes you sweat because you're above the water. If you chicken out there are multiple places to top out. 20 yards down the river from The Angler. The route goes around half the rock, shore to shore. Jun 24, 2012

LanceOZ
SLC, UT

Absolutely love this little traverse!!
Traversing downstream to upstream is at least V1 in my opinion and then Upstream to downstream is just a bit more spicy - but just some fun stuff. Aug 4, 2015