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Elevation: 6,345 ft 1,934 m
GPS: 39.2765, -111.17387
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Joe's Valley is one of the world's premier bouldering destinations. The sandstone boulders that line the hillsides are seemingly made for climbing: the rock is textured but skin-friendly, it's featured yet strong, and the landings are generally fantastic. Approaches are almost all 5 minutes or less, and many of the most popular boulders are just a stone's throw from the car.

There are hundreds of established boulder problems at the various areas within Joe's Valley, and yet a quick glance at the innumerable boulders farther up the hills hint at even more untapped potetntial for world-class bouldering.

While there are problems of every grade at Joe's, it is my impression that the best experience will be had at V4 and above.

Getting There Suggest change

Joe's Valley is just outside of the town of Orangeville, UT. Take Hwy. 29 west out of Orangeville. Shortly after leaving town you can either take a right onto Route 57 to go to New Joe's, or you can keep going straight until the road branches into the Left and Right forks.

Driving time is around 2 hours from SLC, 6-7 hours from the Front Range in Colorado, 14 from Portland, etc.

Food and Supplies

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There are a handful of stores in Orangeville. Food Ranch (reopened as of August 2020) is in Orangeville proper, and the next nearest grocery store is Stewart's in Castle Dale. Also, as of 2017 If you are looking for coffee and WiFi the best place to go is Cup Of Joe's. Located right around the corner from the Food Ranch this small coffee shop is a great place to get amazing hot or cold drinks. Cup Of Joe's will also AirDrop you a PDF copy of the Isaac Caldiero Joe's Valley guidebook, or rent out crash pads if you need them. The proprietor has converted a space in their house into a quaint little coffee shop with tables, couches and good high speed internet.

Camping

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There are 4 main areas that are well-suited for camping at Joe's. Two are in the Right Fork at .9 miles up and 2.4 miles up (the first being at the Man Size area, the second at the Boux area). The third campground is 1.2 miles up the Left Fork. And finally, the fourth campground is at New Joe's, about 10 minutes up Route 57 on the right side. You can usually see the vault toilets from the road.

Bathrooms and coin operated showers have been installed in Orangeville Park, across the street from Cup of Joe's. Permanent bathrooms also available in left fork at the Halloween town parking area (kayak pullout) and New Joe's just past the info kiosk.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Joe's Valley

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
V2 5+
 896
The Angler
Boulder
V3 6A
 256
Don't Leave Too Soon
Boulder
V4 6B
 307
Bowling Ball
Boulder
V4 6B
 403
Self Service
Boulder
V4 6B
 195
Kobra Khan
Boulder
V5 6C
 602
Kill by Numbers
Boulder
V6- 7A
 375
Pocket Rocket
Boulder
V6 7A
 493
Wills Of Fire
Boulder
V6 7A
 240
Low Tide
Boulder
V6 7A
 281
Vertical Ice
Boulder
V6 7A
 378
Great White
Boulder
V7 7A+
 434
Planet of the Apes
Boulder
V7 7A+
 455
Chips
Boulder
V7 7A+
 187
Bring the Heatwole
Boulder
V7 7A+
 233
Baldwin Bash
Boulder
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
The Angler Left Fork > Riverside Boulders
 896
V2 5+ Boulder
Don't Leave Too Soon Left Fork > Riverside Boulders
 256
V3 6A Boulder
Bowling Ball Right Fork > Buoux Area
 307
V4 6B Boulder
Self Service New Joe's > Self Service
 403
V4 6B Boulder
Kobra Khan Left Fork > Halloween Town
 195
V4 6B Boulder
Kill by Numbers Left Fork > Mine Cart Area
 602
V5 6C Boulder
Pocket Rocket New Joe's > Anarchy
 375
V6- 7A Boulder
Wills Of Fire Left Fork > Right Sign Area
 493
V6 7A Boulder
Low Tide Left Fork > Riverside Boulders
 240
V6 7A Boulder
Vertical Ice Right Fork > Dairy Canyon
 281
V6 7A Boulder
Great White Right Fork > Man Size
 378
V6 7A Boulder
Planet of the Apes New Joe's > Chip & Dale
 434
V7 7A+ Boulder
Chips New Joe's > Chip & Dale
 455
V7 7A+ Boulder
Bring the Heatwole Left Fork > Eden > Heat Wall
 187
V7 7A+ Boulder
Baldwin Bash Right Fork > Dairy Canyon
 233
V7 7A+ Boulder
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