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Elevation: 5,816 ft
GPS: 38.03635, -109.54551
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Supercrack Buttress is probably the most popular/crowded area at Indian Creek. Some of the most famous cracks in the desert are here - Supercrack, Incredible Handcrack, Coyne Crack, etc. Expect stellar climbing with good protection and a casual approach, but don't expect solitude.

If you are looking for solitude, please don't cross the road in search of it. There is no access to the cliffs across the road without trespassing!

Getting There Suggest change

From the main parking area about 4 miles past Newspaper Rock, Supercrack Buttress will be obvious. Follow a well worn trail to the base, and look for the crowds to mark the start of most routes.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Supercrack Buttress

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 618
Twin Cracks
Trad
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b
 1,359
Supercrack of the Desert (aka Lu…
Trad 3 pitches
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b
 1,405
Incredible Hand Crack
Trad
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b
 355
Gorilla
Trad
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b
 731
3AM Crack
Trad
5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b
 310
The Wave
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5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b
 160
Bad Rad Duality
Trad
5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c
 122
Anasazi
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5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c PG13
 4
A void
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5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a
 225
Fingers In A Lightsocket
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5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a
 13
Too Much Cake
Trad
5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a
 21
Left Affair
Trad
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a
 385
Coyne Crack
Trad
5.12 7b+ 27 VIII+ 26 E6 6b
 16
Chasing the Dragon
Trad
5.13- 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E7 6c
 5
The Creeksmythe
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Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Twin Cracks
 618
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad
Supercrack of the Desert (a…
 1,359
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b Trad 3 pitches
Incredible Hand Crack
 1,405
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b Trad
Gorilla
 355
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b Trad
3AM Crack
 731
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b Trad
The Wave
 310
5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b Trad
Bad Rad Duality
 160
5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b Trad
Anasazi
 122
5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c Trad
A void
 4
5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c PG13 Trad
Fingers In A Lightsocket
 225
5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a Trad
Too Much Cake
 13
5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a Trad
Left Affair
 21
5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a Trad
Coyne Crack
 385
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a Trad
Chasing the Dragon
 16
5.12 7b+ 27 VIII+ 26 E6 6b Trad
The Creeksmythe
 5
5.13- 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E7 6c Trad
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