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Arizona · Rock Climbing
Page, Arizona sits at the edge of the Colorado Plateau, and while most visitors come for Lake Powell and Antelope Canyon, the area has a small but legitimate climbing scene worth knowing about.
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Page, Arizona sits at the edge of the Colorado Plateau, and while most visitors come for Lake Powell and Antelope Canyon, the area has a small but legitimate climbing scene worth knowing about. The four spots in the current listings split between a dedicated climbing area and a cluster of bouldering problems. Anchovy Point is the rope-climbing destination here, while Goblins Delight, Hobgoblins Revenge, and Green Goblin make up a goblin-themed bouldering collection that suggests a concentrated area with problems named by people who spent real time there. The sandstone and desert-varnished rock typical of this part of the Colorado Plateau rewards climbers who understand how to read friction on warm stone, but it also punishes anyone who shows up after rain or tries to climb in the midday heat of summer. Page sits at roughly 4,300 feet elevation, which moderates temperatures compared to lower desert floors but doesn't make July mornings forgiving. This is a small scene, not a destination climbing hub like Moab or Rifle, but if you're passing through or building a longer Southwest road trip, it's worth a half-day stop, especially if bouldering is your thing.
The current listings include one climbing area, Anchovy Point, which is set up for roped climbing, and three bouldering spots: Goblins Delight, Hobgoblins Revenge, and Green Goblin. If you're coming specifically to lead or top-rope, Anchovy Point is your target. If you boulder, the goblin cluster gives you multiple problems likely in the same general area.
Spring (March through May) and fall (September through November) are the reliable windows. Summer temperatures regularly exceed 100°F in the region, and sandstone holds heat long after the sun drops, making afternoon sessions dangerous and unpleasant. Winter can work on clear days, but cold snaps and occasional ice on north-facing rock are real considerations.
Three Amigos Area, The
~17 min drive
Utah red rock climbing area with varied routes across multiple formations.
Hobgoblins Revenge
One of three routes at Anchovy Point. First ascent by J. Wilder.
Wichita "Lineman"
~15 min drive
A worthwhile stop near Utah.
Eel Head Boulder
~17 min drive
Utah bouldering area with accessible problems for developing climbers.
Green Goblin
One of three routes at Anchovy Point. First ascent by J. Wilder.
High Water Tower
~17 min drive
A worthwhile stop near Utah.
Hee Haw Boulder
~17 min drive
Utah bouldering area with varied problems for different skill levels.
Goblins Delight
Upper-grade climb at Anchory Point; first ascent by C. Batson.
"Old Timer's Route"
~17 min drive
A worthwhile stop near Utah.
Roof Boulder
~17 min drive
Utah bouldering area known for overhanging problems and featured rock.
In Plain Sight
~17 min drive
A worthwhile stop near Utah.
Mitch's Maddness
~17 min drive
A worthwhile stop near Utah.
For Anchovy Point, bring a standard sport or trad rack depending on the route style, a 60-meter rope, and a helmet. For the bouldering areas, crash pads are essential since this isn't a gym-maintained facility with soft flooring. Bring more water than you think you need regardless of season.
Page's climbing scene is small and not particularly beginner-oriented in terms of infrastructure. There are no guide services or gear rental shops listed here, so beginners should come with an experienced partner and their own equipment. The bouldering spots may have problems across a range of difficulties, but you'd want to research specific grades before assuming there's easy terrain.
Much of the land around Page falls under Navajo Nation jurisdiction or Bureau of Land Management management, and access rules can vary by specific location. Before visiting, check with the BLM Arizona Strip Field Office or local climbing organizations for current access status, especially for Anchovy Point. Don't assume open access without confirming.
