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Elevation: 5,989 ft
GPS: 40.27488, -111.63431
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Shared By: Kory Kowallis on Feb 25, 2015 · Updates
Admins: Andrew Gram, Nathan Fisher, Perin Blanchard, GRK, D C

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About 800 feet above the Utah Valley, and just north of Rock Canyon, the Hinterlands is great late fall, winter, or early spring area for sport climbers. The hike is pretty intense, going almost straight up the whole time with lots of switchbacks, but is very rewarding. With over 50 routes, these limestone walls face due south and west. Even during times of inversion, this area sits just above the smog line, making it a nice getaway. The routes range from 5.4 to 5.13+. With a 30 minute hike, it is an nice, quiet place to get away and still be close to the city. 

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High resolution topos by Kory Kowallis:

South Face

West Face

Getting There

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Drive toward Rock Canyon. At the four way stop above the Provo Temple, go north onto 1200 East. Continue on 1200 East for 0.8 miles. At the t-intersection, turn right into a cul-de-sac (Piute Drive). There will be a dirt road on the left going up to the shoreline trail. Either drive up the road or park here. Currently there are 'no trespassing' signs on either side of the trail. Walk or drive up the road for about 150 yards then head back south (taking the small trail to the right). Follow the road to the top of the hill and look for the trail heading up the mountain. It starts out as an old deer trail and then gets better. 20 – 30 minutes of a pretty intense hike. If you'd rather not hike through the 'no trespassing' signs for the first 100ft or so, you can drive around to 2740 to the south through the neighborhood and hit a 4x4 road from there. Go through the gate and follow up to the top of the hill and the trail starts there on the left. 

30 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at The Hinterlands

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 21
Rise and Shine
Sport
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 34
Helga the Berner
Sport
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 72
Hinterlander
Sport
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 32
Wake n' Bake
Sport
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 63
Solar Flare
Sport
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b
 21
The Peach
Sport
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b
 14
The Shield
Sport
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
 36
Sundowner
Sport
5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c
 16
Taken
Sport
5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c
 20
Phosphorescence
Sport
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
 16
Norma Brow
Sport
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
 10
Aura
Sport
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
 25
The Illustrious One
Sport
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a
 15
Illuminator
Sport
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
 15
Power Path
Sport
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Rise and Shine South-Facing Wall
 21
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Sport
Helga the Berner South-Facing Wall
 34
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Sport
Hinterlander South-Facing Wall
 72
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Sport
Wake n' Bake South-Facing Wall
 32
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Sport
Solar Flare South-Facing Wall
 63
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Sport
The Peach South-Facing Wall
 21
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b Sport
The Shield South-Facing Wall
 14
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b Sport
Sundowner South-Facing Wall
 36
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Sport
Taken South-Facing Wall
 16
5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c Sport
Phosphorescence South-Facing Wall
 20
5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c Sport
Norma Brow South-Facing Wall
 16
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a Sport
Aura South-Facing Wall
 10
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a Sport
The Illustrious One South-Facing Wall
 25
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a Sport
Illuminator South-Facing Wall
 15
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a Sport
Power Path West-facing Wall
 15
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a Sport
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