Type: Trad, Ice, 600 ft (182 m), 4 pitches, Grade III
FA: Miles N. and partner?
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Shared By: e Dixon on Feb 24, 2014
Admins: Leo Paik, John McNamee, Frances Fierst, Monty, Monomaniac, Tyler KC

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This is the large, two-tiered waterfall off to the east of the trail. It comes down a western aspect near Flag Mountain. Anyone who has hiked the Pine River trail out to the Pope's Nose has seen it. It is a really fun ice climb in a remote and scenic location.

P1. The lower falls are usually steepest at the start, then the angle eases. There are trees all along the right side for anchors and this section can be broken up as desired (~150-200', WI3/4-).

P2. Continue up moderate ice to the top of the lower falls (~150-200', WI3).

From the top of the lower falls, follow the creek bed (about 5 minutes) to the upper falls.

P3. Climb moderate ice to a nice stance at the base of the final pillar on the right (~150', WI3).

P4. Climb steep ice for maybe 40m, then about 20m of lower-angle ice to some trees (200', WI4/4+).

Descent: rappel the route using trees and/or threads.

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Follow the Pine River trail for about 9 miles. Falls Creek Falls will be obvious off to the right (east). Find a nice place to cross the river and continue straight to the ice.

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Screws.

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