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Utah
0.6 mi
Distance
253 ft
Gain
20 min
Time
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What we do know
Inside Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Ruth Lake Climbing Area
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Ruth Lake Climbing Area offers a short but rewarding approach to a premier rock climbing destination in Utah. This brief 0.61-mile hike gains 253 feet while accessing excellent climbing routes suitable for various skill levels. The area is ideal for climbers seeking quality rock and a relatively quick approach to the crag.
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