Rock Climbing in Arches National Park

Rock climbers travel from across the country to scale the sheer red rock walls of Arches National Park and surrounding areas. Most climbing routes in the park require advanced techniques. Permits are not required, but you are responsible for knowing park regulations and restricted routes. One popular route in the park is Owl Rock in the Garden of Eden (about 10 mi from the visitor center), which ranges in difficulty from 5.8 to 5.11 on a scale that goes up to 5.13+. Many climbing routes are available in the Park Avenue area, about 2 1/5 mi from the visitor center. These routes are also extremely difficult climbs. Before climbing, it's imperative that you stop at the visitor center and talk with a ranger.