Jordanelle, Rock Cliffs area

So I recently arrived to the area from JTree to move to Kamas. As I was driving from Heber to Kamas, I passed the Jordanelle Lake, Rock Cliffs area. I noticed some of it was on private property (Victory Ranch?); but there was a lot that wasn't. Couldn't find any routes or info in the Destinations/Routes section.

Anyone have any info on these cliffs (climbable, access, etc)?

Thanks

I've fished in the rock cliff arm a million times and always wondered how climbable some of those rock formations are on the north side of the arm. I haven't heard of anything being developed there, but if you find something, let us know.

Well, I decided to scout out the Rock/Cliff right at the entrance of the Rock Cliff State Park entrance. My climbing partner (my daughter) and I hiked to the top where we found a 3 bolt anchor with chains. One bolt has some slight rust, but the other two and the chains were brand new (probably put in early this summer). I spoke with the Park Ranger at the Entrance Stations (James), he said he had seen some folks rappelling, but no one climbing.

So it seems something is going on. Anyway, I have identified three lines that I'm going to try to put up/lead. I'll keep asking about climbers and try to identify who's FFA these are.

If anyone gets any leads, please let me know.

Does it look like it will take pro or will you be bolting it? I live in Park City and have never heard of anyone climbing over there but am also interested to come take a look.

NickO, I intend to Trad climb it. The center route follows a natural seam/crack, it will take pro. I'm not sure about the quality of the rock, so I'll be sewing it up for sure. The right route also follows a seam/crack (but appears steeper), but it also looks very pro-able. The left route goes up a slight arete. I couldn't see it very well....yet.

Bottom line, I have no intention of bolting, rather I'd like to Trad these routes. Cheers, Alex

I grew up in Heber and climbed over there a little bit int he late 80's i just remember really sharp rock.
Dallen

I always wondered about the rock in there. thanks for peaking the interest again and look forward to more beta.

Alex Peterson wrote: NickO, I intend to Trad climb it. The center route follows a natural seam/crack, it will take pro. I'm not sure about the quality of the rock, so I'll be sewing it up for sure. The right route also follows a seam/crack (but appears steeper), but it also looks very pro-able. The left route goes up a slight arete. I couldn't see it very well....yet. Bottom line, I have no intention of bolting, rather I'd like to Trad these routes. Cheers, Alex

Did you ever put these up? I checked out the rock quality today and it seems like a choss pile. Willing to clean it up for a sport route or three possibly.

That is some of the worst rock out there.  It's seems like a crappy limestone cobble rock that crumbles when you look at it.

Shift Kicker wrote:

That is some of the worst rock out there.  It's seems like a crappy limestone cobble rock that crumbles when you look at it.

I believe it’s volcanic breccia. There are good hard spots, and then there are particle board quality spots. I want to throw a fixed line down and check out the overall quality and see if it could do better with some cleaning.