Utah · Rock climbing · Tropic

Upper Canopy

Upper Canopy in Utah has 9 climbing routes with 8 difficulty grades.

9 routes
5.8 – 5.12a
Alpine

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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.

Upper Canopy is a climbing area in Utah's Dixie National Forest, within the Escalante Ranger District. It is managed by the Forest Service and sits in a cluster of climbing spots, with Upper Jungle just 0.1 mile away and Lower Jungle about 0.2 mile off. Nine alpine routes make up the area, with grades ranging from 5.8 to 5.12a. Sparkle Donkey is the easiest at 5.8, and Bad Baboon With Small Hands is the hardest at 5.12a. Monkey Hips and Rice and Donkey Kong fall in the 5.10 range. The surrounding area offers plenty to pair with a climbing day. The Water Canyon Trail is about 3 miles away, and Pine Lake Campground is roughly 4.3 miles off.

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