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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

    • 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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    • Platina, California

      Hike to Massacre Natural Bridge

      5.0
      1 mi
      Natural Bridge is a historic/geologic site located near Hayfork, CA off Wildwood Road near Chanchelulla Peak in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. To get there take Hwy 36 or 299 to Hwy 3/Hayfork, then take Wildwood Road to Forest Service Road 31N19 (unpaved)- Natural Bridge is a mile or two off...
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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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    • Marietta, Pennsylvania

      Climb At Chickies Rock

      From parking at the fairly new lot on Furnace Road, head down river on the walking trail about a half mile to an obvious large face next to the train tracks. From here you choose from a variety of routes including some two pitch routes like Witches’ Brew 5.4 to Main Street 5.5 over to some of the...
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    • Alta, Wyoming

      Mount Moran

      10 mi / 5500 ft gain
      Mount Moran’s CMC Route is best climbed by starting at String Lake’s boat launch. From here, pack up your overnight and climbing gear into your kayak or canoe and start your journey north on String Lake. At the end of the lake, portage a few hundred yards to Leigh Lake and continue your paddle no...
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    • Newry, Maine

      Table Rock Trail

      4.5
      1.91 mi / 761 ft gain
      Table Rock Trail is a loop trail that takes you past a cave located near Newry, Maine.
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    • Faywood, New Mexico

      Hydra Trail in City of Rocks State Park

      3.66 mi / 240 ft gain
      Start the hike from the visitor center. Hike toward the botanical garden and continue on the trail around the rock formations. You can wind your way through the taller rocks and enjoy the view! Connect to the other trails in the park for some additional hiking. There is little shade so bring plen...
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    • Aspen, Colorado

      The Maroon Bells Traverse

      14 mi / 5000 ft gain
      I do not want to encourage those who are not capable mentally or physically to go on this hike, that is how accidents happen. Confidence is a must. This route is loose, long, chossy and complicated. The exposure and shear milage covered make for a heck of a day! That being said, I suggest you do ...
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    • Scottsdale, Arizona

      Climb Sphincter Boy Near Tom's Thumb

      5.9 trad route. About 60ft. Can be set up as a Top Rope. 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. Cont...
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    • Makanda, Illinois

      Hike or Climb Devil's Standtable

      0.5 mi / 75 ft gain
      Devil's Standtable was once a large block of the bluff that cracked loose during earth movements. The wind and rain erosion of the surface removed the softer areas of sandstone in the mid-section of the pillar leaving the large base and iron embedded cap much larger, which creates the mushroom-li...
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    • Flagstaff, Arizona

      Climb Morning's Mourning at the Oak Creek Canyon Lookout

      5.8+, 80ft trad climb at the Oak Creek Canyon Lookout.  To get there, take the 89A North from Sedona, or South from Flagstaff. Then you will see signs for the Oak Creek Canyon Lookout. Take the turn off and park in the lot. If you think you will stay beyond closing, park across the street so you ...
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    • Flagstaff, Arizona

      Climb Red Wagon at the Oak Creek Canyon Lookout

      5.8, 80ft trad climb at the Oak Creek Canyon Lookout.  To get there, take the 89A North from Sedona, or South from Flagstaff. Then you will see signs for the Oak Creek Canyon Lookout. Take the turn off and park in the lot. If you think you will stay beyond closing, park across the street so you d...
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    • Kanab, Utah

      Bull Valley Gorge Trail

      0.89 mi / 49 ft gain
      Bull Valley Gorge Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Cannonville, Utah.
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    • Ophir, Colorado

      "Iron Way" Telluride Via Ferrata

      3.15 mi / 974 ft gain
      The Via Ferrata is an incredible way to enjoy Telluride from above. If you and your group have rock climbing experience this will be right up your alley. If no experience rock climbing there are guided options with great shops from town that will help you along this route. Hike up to Bridal Veil...
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    • Boulder, Wyoming

      Cirque of the Towers to Fremont Trail Loop

      23.66 mi / 3573 ft gain
      Cirque of the Towers to Fremont Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Boulder, Wyoming.
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    • Birdsboro, Pennsylvania

      Climb at Birdsboro Quarry

      To get there follow back roads to the parking lot that is tagged in the description.  From here, follow the trail/road paralleling Hay Creek until you reach a few large buildings.  There is an obvious sign here on the regulations of the area.  Do not go through the fence to the right and instead ...
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