United States
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
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Herod, Illinois
Arch of the Gods
0.25 mi / 50 ft gainHundreds 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...Read more -
Gorham, Illinois
Explore Kindcaid Lake Spillway
One of Illinois' best kept secrets, the Kincaid Lake Spillway is a awesome swimming hole just outside of Murphysboro. The three level cascade makes for a great place to spend a hot summer day. People sit, splash, or even slide down the tiers into the pools below. There is a small side trail that...Read more -
Keystone, South Dakota
Rock Climb at 1880 Wall
0.1 mi / 150 ft gainThere are 2 walls named the 1880 Wall, one is the East Wall and the other is the West Wall. To get there you will need to follow Old Hill City Road, either from Hill City or from Keystone. If coming from Keystone it is about 3.8 miles heading west. There is a pullout right off the road and next t...Read more -
El Paso, Texas
Hike the Hueco Tanks Nature Trail
1.5 miThe nature trail is an easy trail to walk and gives you very good views of the rock formations. To see the pictographs you will have to hike up the North Mountains to get the best views. The West and East Mountains are only accessible by guided tours. During the summer and fall when there is wate...Read more -
Woodville, Mississippi
Hike the Clark Creek Nature Area Loop
4.04.4 miAt times, this can be a very strenuous hike due to its steeply sloping loess bluff hills and frequent creek crossings. The trails are all marked with blazes and the occasional trail map. Clark Creek has over 50 waterfalls, many of which range from 10 to 30 feet. One of which along the trail has a...Read more -
Mosca, Colorado
Summit Little Bear Peak
12 mi / 5000 ft gainThis hike starts on Lake Como Road with the goal of eventually reaching Lake Como. If you have a modified 4WD car you can get all the way to the lake in it, but if you do not feel like risking damage to your vehicle park as low as you deem necessary to do that. Most 4WD stock vehicles can make ...Read more -
Wawona, California
Climb Hermaphrodite Flake to Boltway in Yosemite National Park
This is a great 5.7/5.8 linkup for anyone looking for an intermediate climb in Tuolumne. Always read through beta on Mountain Project and Super Topo and having the book on hand is always a good idea. To find the route, this photo is super helpful. The flake is pretty obvious, it's the one feature...Read more -
Woodland Park, Colorado
Climb at Turkey Rocks
5.0Looking for a place to hone your crack climbing technique? Turkey Rocks is the place with some old school ethics and stiff grades. Turkey can be accessed from the town of Westcreek north of Woodland Park. From here, head west on Abbey Road and then south on West Creek Ave. About a mile down t...Read more -
Estes Park, Colorado
Climb at Lumpy Ridge
Lumpy Ridge is mostly a traditional climbing area with most climbs being two or more pitches after a mile to 3+ miles of mostly flat walking. From climbers left to right the larger areas consist of Sundance Buttress, The Bookend, The Bookmark, The Book, and Twin Owls. There are smaller formatio...Read more -
Durango, Colorado
Mountain Bike in Dalla Mountain Park
4 miThe Dalla Park shares a trailhead and parking lot with the Animas Mountain trail, frequently used for hiking and trail running. There is plenty of room in this lot, as well as several picnic tables. Immediately after crossing through the gate, the trail divides. The bike park takes up the south a...Read more -
Norris, Montana
Climb Winter Wall
Winter Wall provides a scenic view while tackling some fun climbs! Climbs range from 5.8 - 5.11+ including trad and sport routes. The wall soaks up the sun giving you a warm spot year round. Overlooking the Madison river you can camp close by, float the river, and get on the wall all in the same ...Read more -
Ophir, Colorado
"Iron Way" Telluride Via Ferrata
3.15 mi / 974 ft gainThe 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...Read more -
Clifton, Maine
Eagle Bluff North Summit
5.00.57 mi / 213 ft gainEagle Bluff North Summit is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Eddington, Maine.Read more -
Springfield, Ohio
Climb at Mad River Gorge
1 miJust 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...Read more -
Trinidad, California
Patrick's Point Trail
5.00.21 mi / 92 ft gainPatrick's Point Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Trinidad, California.Read more -
Junction, Illinois
Rim Rock National Recreation Trail
1.03 mi / 174 ft gainRim Rock Trail follows the edge of the bluff top, hence its name, and features vistas of a slot canyon below, a stone fort used by prehistoric Native Americans, a cave used on the Underground Railroad, and diverse wildlife habitats. Located near very popular Garden of the Gods, Rim Rock is somet...Read more