Railroadside Crag  Photos:  Recent | Best | Popular Lat, Long:  41.0002, -111.3938 Map Page Views:  779. Good page?    Administrators:  Andrew Gram, Perin Blanchard, grk10vq, Tom Erickson Submitted By:  jtwalter on Jul 11, 2010 Make this area a Favorite What's New   Print a Mini-Guide with routes Add Route  Add Photo  Add Comment  Add Event

Description 

A wall that runs east and west along the side of the road that has huge potential for new routes. Conglomerate formations that are up to 250 feet high, this wall has a few routes with near unlimited potential for more. With close proximity to the road, it makes for for short approaches. However, there are few trails so expect to bushwhack to get to the base of the routes.

Getting There 

Just west of Bear Hollow Canyon, this wall is along the roadside where the railroad runs directly next to the road. There are two railroad utility buildings on the south side of the road directly west of a large boulder (with problems on it). This crag is just east of those buildings on the north side of the road.

The Classics

Featured Route For Railroadside Crag

Unknown .10a 5.10a  UT : Echo Canyon : Railroadside Crag

With a horizontal shelf at the start and the first bolt at about fifteen feet up, the crux of this route is the first two bolts. The first move off the shelf is committing and the bolt is just out of reach. The first two bolts are steep and a huge hole after the second bolt allows you some rest. The angle eases off for five more bolts before you arrive at the chains. A challenging and fun route that makes you commit....[more]   Browse More Classics in UT