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DescriptionThis area is beside Reds Canyon, behind Tomsich Butte. Get off I-70 at Temple Mtn. Road. Follow like you are going to Hidden Splendor Mine, but stay right instead of turning left to Hidden Splendor, take the right towards Reds Canyon but do not go into Reds Canyon. I think it's McCay Flats. Follow the road until it ends and you'll see Hondoo Arch to your left and the routes are directly across the creek from the end of the road. You can reach this area through Reds canyon, but it is not the quicker route and an off-road capable vehicle is needed. This area is littered with abandoned Uranium Mines. This area is very close to Tomsich Butte being just behind it. Once you reach the end of the road behind Tomsich Butte you'll reach creek side camping with Cottonwoods all around, this area is just across the muddy creek. Most of the climbs are located just across the creek and a short hike up the boulder field. This is as remote a destination as I've found in the Swell. If there's been recent rainfall a four wheel drive will be necessary to reach this area as there are many wash crossings. EXPECT SOFT ROCK, wear a helmet. Much more route potential! Getting ThereMost routes require a stream crossing as they are just across the Muddy Creek The ClassicsMountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for Upper Muddy Creek:
Unknown Route 5.8 Trad, 55 feet
The Answer 5.9+ Sport, 50 feet
Legacy 5.10a Trad, 1 pitch, 60 feet
Phoenix 5.10b R Trad, Sport, 1 pitch, 110 feet
Milking Chickens 5.10c Trad, 60 feet
Requiem 5.10d R Trad, 1 pitch, 110 feet
Freckle Moustache 5.10d Sport, 1 pitch, 115 feet
Plucking Cows 5.11a Sport, 60 feet
Chasing Shade 5.11a Trad, 1 pitch, 50 feet
Featured Route For Upper Muddy Creek
Legacy 5.10a UT : San Rafael Swell : ... : Upper Muddy Creek
This route is dedicated to my Subaru Legacy which died on one of our many trips to this area. The route is the easiest large off-with I've done. I've never found an easy crack that takes a #6, but this one is. Aid first ascent from the ground up, then pulled the rope and lead it. ...[more] Browse More Classics in UT
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