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South Fork of Taylor Rock Climbing

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Elevation:	7,326 ft	2,233 m
GPS:	37.45082, -113.16139 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Access Issue: Seasonal Raptor Closures ***** RAIN AND WET ROCK ***** The sandstone in Zion is fragile and is very easily damaged when it is wet. Holds rip off and climbs have been and will continue to be permanently damaged due to climbers not respecting this phenomenon. After a heavy storm the rock will remain wet, sometimes for several days. PLEASE DO NOT CLIMB IN ZION during or after rain. A good rule of thumb is that if the ground near your climb is at all damp (and not powdery dry sand), then do not climb. There are many alternatives (limestone, granite, basalt, and plastic) nearby. Seasonal Raptor Closures Details

Closures in effect March 1
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Description

The South Fork of Taylor Creek is one of the most scenic climbing areas in all of Utah. Home to some very well renowned climbs, this less recognized region of Zion Nation Park has a large variety of climbing.

The south fork lies between Paria Point and Beatty Point and contains the largest concentration of routes in Kolob. The climbing here is hit or miss in terms of season, but being at a higher elevation than its neighboring Zion crags, the season tends to extend later into the spring and summer than typical Zion routes. Be prepared for snow if you head here too early.

Getting There

From the ranger station, drive up the road for approximately 3 miles passing the Taylor's Fork hiking trail. Drive for another mile and locate a parking lot on the right and park. Cross the street and take a trail that heads up the obvious corridor of south fork. The trail is located directly off the bend in the road and before a very sharp turn. Sunlight Buttress and Wind, Sand and Stars can be seen off to the left of the canyon and are helpful markers in locating the trail. Expect about a mile to a mile and a half of hiking and a thirty to forty-five minute approach.

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Classic Climbing Routes at South Fork of Taylor

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

5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a A0 5 ● Special Sauce Trad, Aid 4 pitches S Fork
5.10a/b 6a+ 19 VI+ 19 E2 5b 7 ● Tail Of The Cock Trad S Fork
5.10b/c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b 7 ● Center Route Trad S Fork
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b 33 ● Pulp Friction Sport S Fork
5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b 605 ● 1/2 Route Sport Namaste Wall
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b 50 ● Last Rites Trad S Fork
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c 6 ● Yahweh Trad S Fork
5.11a/b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c 9 ● Pins and Needles Sport S Fork
5.11a/b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c 322 ● Dost Mitra Sport Namaste Wall
5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c 19 ● 1/2 Route Extension Sport Namaste Wall
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a 434 ● Namaste Sport Namaste Wall
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a 18 ● Hall of Smears Sport S Fork
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a 6 ● Spiderfinger Trad S Fork
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b 119 ● Huecos Rancheros Sport Namaste Wall
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b 19 ● Twins Paradox Sport Namaste Wall