Jack's Canyon Camping and Climbing Area

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USDA Forest Service

This site may be free, but we couldn't confirm it. Check the official page before you go. Campground · USDA Forest Service Situated in a beautiful canyon where water has carved the rock, Jack’s Canyon offers vertical to wildly overhanging routes on compact stone. The majority of the climbing is characterized by steep highly pocketed limestone/sandstone mix cliffs. Route length varies from short “bouldery” twenty foot routes to long “pumpy” routes around seventy feet. On vertical walls, the rock can be bubbly with edges and blocks. If you want to find fun and safe sport climbing on the Coconino National Forest, this is your place. Sport climbing, focused on movement and safety offers the opportunity for large dynamic moves on well protected routes. Fixed anchoring systems here keep climbers safe while minimizing impact to the rock compared to traditional anchoring systems such as pitons and trees. Jacks Canyon boasts 300 routes of what some consider being some of the best sport climbing in the country. Jacks… Getting there: Location : 30 miles south of Winslow. Elevation approximately 6,100 feet. GPS ( Map ): 34°45'20.2"N 111°03'41.3"W USGS Map(s) : Dane Canyon, Blue Ridge Reservoir Access : - From Winslow: Take SR 87 south from I-40 approximately 30 miles to mile marker 314. Continue 0.3 mile to dirt road on right. Close gate behind you and follow directions below. - From Phoenix: Take SR 87 north towards Payson. From Payson, continue on another 60 miles (approximately) towards Winslow to mile marker 313.… Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/264721 Source: Recreation.gov. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go.