The Doldrums
Doldrums, The is a climbing area in Utah with 8 routes.
- 8 routes
- 5.9 – 5.11c/d
- Alpine
Is Doldrums, The open right now?
Alert in the area
The Forest Service lists 3 alerts for Dixie National Forest.
Duck Creek OHV Trail Closure
Agency alert covering Dixie National Forest · Order 0407-26-11 · USFS · Dixie National Forest
Pine Valley Ranger District Area and Trail and Road Closure
Agency alert covering Dixie National Forest · Order 0407-26-01 · USFS · Dixie National Forest
Cedar City Temporary Road Closure Webster Flat Road (Order 0407-25-02)
Agency alert covering Dixie National Forest · Order 0407-25-02 · USFS · Dixie National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Dixie National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
The Doldrums is a climbing area in southern Utah, within the Escalante Ranger District of Dixie National Forest. It is managed by the Forest Service, and several other climbing areas sit within a short distance, making it a compact cluster of alpine-style routes rather than a single objective. The climbing here is all alpine, with eight routes spread across the area. Grades run from 5.9 to 5.11c/d, with the median at 5.10d. Among the named routes are Stemming Sargassum (5.9), Bad Bills Mean Stovies (5.10a), and Dying Light (5.11c/d). Pandora and Banshee Wall are both within a quarter mile, and Flying Raptor's Area is about 0.8 miles away, so climbers can easily string together several areas in a single visit. The Great Western Trail - Utah is about 3.4 miles away for those wanting a hike, and Pine Lake Campground is roughly 3.8 miles off.
Routes (8)
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