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Bells Canyon Rock Climbing

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Areas in Bells Canyon

Bell's Beast 3 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 3

East Bell Tower 3 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 3

East Waterfall Dome 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 1 / 1

Far West Bell Tower 2 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 2

Middle Bell Tower 14 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 2 / 0 / 0 / 14

Waterfall Dome 3 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 3

West Bell Tower 6 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 6

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Elevation:	5,142 ft	1,567 m
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Access Issue: Private Property now at the entrance to Bells Canyon. Details

A well known and marked trailhead has been established starting from Wasatch Blvd. The trail adds some time to the approach, but is fenced off from passing through any private property. Stick to the trail.

Description

Bells Canyon is a truly spectacular place to visit. The hike in is worth it alone. Just as beautiful as the neighboring Little Cottonwood Canyon, this canyon feels more remote and has no road. The Bells lie within the Lone Peak wilderness.

The rock on the Bells is generally good near the bottom, but deteriorates higher up on the walls. Be prepared for more of an alpine experience (except with chain anchors!) than in the Cottonwoods. Crowds seem to be kept away from this canyon because of a long approach - at least an hour for any climb. The Bells face south, so the walls get hot in the summer. However, the altitude is higher, so it takes longer for snow to melt in the spring (probably melted out by April).

Getting There

Exit on Wasatch Blvd. from I-215. Follow Wasatch past Big Cottonwood Canyon heading south. Stay on Wasatch Blvd. as it approaches Little Cottonwood Canyon (requires a right turn at a stoplight - don't go to LCC). Look for a parking area on the east side of Wasatch at 10245 South. This is the trailhead, which has changed since the printing of Ruckman's book. From here, a popular hiking trail climbs steeply east into Bell Canyon.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Bells Canyon

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.

5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b 20 ● For Whom the Bells Toll Trad 5 pitches Waterfall Dome
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b 7 ● The Bellagio Trad 4 pitches Waterfall Dome
5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b 42 ● Ellsworth-McQuarrie Route Trad 6 pitches Middle Bell Tower
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a R 16 ● Beckey Route Trad 4 pitches W Bell Tower
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b 281 ● Arm and Hammer Trad 6 pitches Middle Bell Tower
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b A1 7 ● Winged Warrior Trad, Aid 8 pitches Middle Bell Tower
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b 16 ● Butcher Knife Trad 4 pitches Middle Bell Tower
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b 17 ● Beast Trad 5 pitches Bell's Beast
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c R 4 ● Regge Pole Trad 5 pitches Middle Bell Tower
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c 14 ● The Nerve Trad 3 pitches W Bell Tower
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c 18 ● Beauty Trad 4 pitches Bell's Beast
5.11b/c 6c+ 23 VIII- 24 E4 6a 7 ● Kinabalu Trad, Alpine 6 pitches E Waterfall Dome
5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a 6 ● Root Of Boll Weevil Trad 7 pitches E Bell Tower
5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a 8 ● Seeking Joy Trad 4 pitches W Bell Tower
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a 13 ● Cymbals Of The Sun Trad 6 pitches Middle Bell Tower