Maple Canyon
Overview
Maple Canyon Campground is known for its unique cliffs, arches, and scenic views of the Sanpitch Mountains. It is a small campground nestled between towering conglomerate rock walls on either side of the canyon. A favorite among rock climbers, notably for a formation called The Pipe Dream, the campground is just 3 miles from Freedom, Utah.
Recreation
Rock climbing is the campground's main draw, attracting climbers from all over the world with its numerous routes for beginners and experts alike.Over 140 bolted routes are available with climbing grades from 5.4 to 5.14.
Facilities
Rock climbing is the campground's main draw, attracting climbers from all over the world with its numerous routes for beginners and experts alike.Over 140 bolted routes are available with climbing grades from 5.4 to 5.14.
Natural Features
The campground is nestled among thick groves of maples below beautiful, towering conglomerate walls at an elevation of 6,700 feet. The canyon contains over 40 cliffs ranging in height from 30 to 300 feet. A variety of wildlife makes its home in the canyon.Nearby Attractions
The canyon offers some excellent hiking, biking and horseback riding opportunities. Three steep scenic loop trails (three to five-mile loops) provide access to many of the rock climbing sites in the canyon, such as the famous Pipe Dream tunnel. Panoramic views east into Sanpete Valley and beyond to the Wasatch Plateau reveal themselves near the tops of the trails and cliffs. The Sanpitch Recreation Area and Chicken Creek Campground can be found nearby.
Activities
- Wildlife Viewing
- Camping
- Climbing
- Hiking
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