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ONWARD & UPWARDThe Ogden area is an outdoor climbing paradise. There are outdoor climbing adventures for beginning through expert climbers. Our most popular climbing areas are described below; additional climbing in Ogden Canyon and elsewhere is just minutes from downtown Ogden. Climb safely, responsibly and courteously. For information on rock or ice conditions, additional climbing areas, or to find a guide or instructor, go to Ogden Climbing Parks. WILLARD SPIRESThe small town of Willard, just north of Ogden, is the jump-off point for some of the Top of Utah’s most spectacular views, some of the West’s (arguably) most difficult hiking and an endless supply of lonely, beautiful climbs. Climbers can cling to walls more than 1,000 feet off the deck on parts of London Spire, the crown jewel of the Willard Spires, which guidebook author Dave Robb called “the most rugged place I’ve ever been.” 26TH STREET BOULDERING FIELDOgden’s east bench is home to a lifetime of bouldering problems and sequences ranging from V0-V7 or higher. The lower boulder field is located in the area just beyond the top of 25th and 27th Streets; you can see many of the boulders from the road. An upper boulder field is up Taylor’s Canyon and to the north, and the Patriot Crack area is up the hill (north) from the lower field. Proceed east up 27th, Lake or 25th Streets until you reach the end of the street. Parking can be found on the street or on some dirt parking areas; please be considerate to residents and help keep this area available for future use. A short walk upward will lead to the boulders. 9TH STREET CRAGThe 9th Street crag is a popular sport area with easy access and a range of difficulty. The crag is about 40 feet high with several bolted routes all with top rope chains; top rope access can be made from either side of the crag. Keep an eye open for poison ivy. Proceed east on 9th street until you reach the top. Parking is limited; be considerate to residents. Walk up the dirt road until you intersect the canal road and turn left (north). Follow the road north about a hundred yards to the trailhead. The trail works its way up in a northeasterly direction leading to the crag.ICE CLIMBINGThe 1971 first ascent of three-hundred foot high Malan’s Waterfall on the east side of Ogden was a landmark climb in the art of climbing frozen waterfalls. This and many other ice climbs on “farmed” ice are available in Waterfall Canyon Climbing Park in the winter. In addition, a refrigerated ice tower designed by ice climbing legend and Ogden native, Jeff Lowe, is scheduled to be erected in Ogden. |
