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    Looking for the best rock climbing in United States? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around United States. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.

    Top Rock Climbing Spots in and near United States

    • Scottsdale, Arizona

      Marcus Landslide Trail

      5.0
      3.77 mi / 561 ft gain
      Named after a landslide that scientists say occurred over 500,000 years ago, this interpretive hiking trail in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve is a perfect easy outing for families and nature lovers alike.  It begins from the Tom's Thumb trailhead (shared parking lot), which is another beautiful hi...
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    • Nederland, Colorado

      Climb the Avalon Crag in Boulder Canyon

      From Boulder, the pullout that is best to park at for the Avalon crag is 8.4 miles up the canyon. You will walk down the side of the road past the talus field, where if the river is too high to wade you can use the tyrolean traverse. Otherwise, you can wade or hop across rocks according to the da...
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    • Marble Canyon, Arizona

      Cathedral Wash Trail

      5.0
      3.28 mi / 597 ft gain
      Cathedral Wash Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Marble Canyon, Arizona.
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    • Herod, Illinois

      Explore the Arch of the Gods

      0.25 mi / 50 ft gain
      Hundreds of people will drive past this trail and arch on the weekends and never know they just drove past one of the best sights within the Garden of Gods Wilderness of the Shawnee National Forest. It is a few hundred feet off the road on the way to the more popular Garden of the Gods Observatio...
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    • Garfield County, Utah

      Canyoneering in Neon Canyon

      13 mi / 1000 ft gain
      This is an 8-12 hour technical adventure that is usually done as an overnight backpack. Consider hiring a local guide service such as Excursions of Escalante or Escalante Outfitters! We did this as a self-guided excursion. A group is recommended because you may experience keeper potholes dependin...
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    • Reno, Nevada

      Rock Climb The Pig

      Pig Rock, aka The Pig, as its name suggests, is a pig-looking outcrop of volcanic tuff that has a variety of routes great for training and being introduced to trad climbing. There is no approach to the routes themselves, as you can park right at the base of The Pig. To get there, take Hwy 445/Pyr...
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    • Lewis and Clark County, Montana

      Rock Climb and Explore Hellgate Gulch

      Known as one of the most serene climbing areas in Montana, as well as some of the best sport climbing in the state, if you're a climber, Hellgate Gulch is worth the visit. Within 30 miles of Helena, you'll be climbing on limestone's funky pockets. There are plenty of climbing options, and most of...
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    • Spicewood, Texas

      Climb at Pace Bend Park

      The "must have" campsite is along Marshall Cove in Pace Bend Park. From the park's entrance head straight along the road and take the 3rd left onto the Marshall Cove turnout. The sites are not numbered, but locating the site is pretty easy--it's on the left-hand side of the the road along the edg...
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    • Scottsdale, Arizona

      Climb Brusin' and Crusin' on Gardner's Wall

      This is a 100 foot 5.8 trad climb. Access the Hanging Garden's climbing area off of the Tom's Thumb Trail. About half way up the trail you will see signage for "Rock Climbing Access Route." On the sign you will see an arrow pointing towards Gardner's Wall. This is the direction you want to take. ...
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    • Springfield, Ohio

      Climb at Mad River Gorge

      1 mi
      Just a short hike down from the parking lot lies a half mile of cliffside full of climbing opportunities! Plenty of variety for different skill levels, although someone in your group will need to lead climb to set up the route first. There are hooks already in place on each route, and you are not...
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    • Scottsdale, Arizona

      Climb Girlie Man Near Tom's Thumb

      5.9+ 3 bolt slab. About 65ft. To get there you will start on the Tom's Thumb Trail for about .1 mi. Then take the Mesquite canyon trail left (SE) for .2mi. It will connect with the Feldspar trail. Turn left (E) and continue on until you see the climber access sign. Continue on the well marked tra...
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    • Ausable Chasm, New York

      Ausable Chasm

      1.84 mi / 210 ft gain
      Ausable Chasm is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Peru, New York.
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    • Tecopa, California

      Hike the Amargosa River Trail

      8.9 mi / 561 ft gain
      Explore the beauty of the Mojave Desert and its wide-open tranquil spaces with this easy 5 mile hike beginning in the parking lot at the China Ranch Date Farm. This is a primitive trail that follows the historic T&T railroad grade, through Amargosa Canyon with washed out remnants of the old t...
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    • Dushore, Pennsylvania

      Loyalsock Trail

      5.0
      56.75 mi / 9882 ft gain
      Loyalsock Trail is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Laporte, Pennsylvania.
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    • Thompson, Utah

      Climb Lesson in Braille, Sunshine Wall near Arches NP

      This area is super quiet and uncrowded and hosts a fun mix of sport and trad climbing. This particular route is bolted, so are most immediately surrounding it.  The route works across a few slabby, mildly spooky moves (slightly run out) at the beginning then cruises up a fun arete to the bolted a...
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    • Moab, Utah

      Summit Elephant Butte

      1.27 mi / 492 ft gain
      Elephant Butte sits at 5653 ft. and is the highest point in Arches National Park. It requires two rappels using a 60m rope. In addition to this, it requires some short sections of low fifth class scrambling that can be difficult on wet rock. The approach starts at Garden of Eden trailhead. ...
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