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Slickrock Divide Rock Climbing

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Routes in Slickrock Divide

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	Bench Warmer T 5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Phi Slamma Jamma T 5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c
	White Men Can't Jam T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a

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Elevation:	6,384 ft
GPS:	38.2326, -111.21669 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Access Issue: Permit Required Details

As of 2020, climbing in Capitol Reef requires a permit: mountainproject.com/forum/t…

Description

This area contains climbing at The Basketball Wall and Slick Rock Divide. These two walls are about a mile apart, high above the Scenic Drive in central Capitol Reef park. Both are west facing, and involve a steep, loose hike up from the road. Consequently, their position is quite scenic and uncrowded. Together, they present several fine crack routes from 5.10-.12, with a few truly outstanding climbs.

Getting There

Follow the Capitol Reef Scenic Drive south from the visitor center just over 5 miles for the Basketball Wall, and just under 6 miles for Slick Rock Divide. Hike up from there, following ridge lines or wash-bottoms if possible to avoid impacting the sensitive desert soils. Locate the routes above you, and scout your approach through the purplish cliff band just below them. 20-30 minutes hiking time.