The majority of the routes are moderate cracks and faces with good protection, which makes this a popular area for those wishing to escape the crowds of more popular locales like Echo Rock and Hemingway Buttress. Getting there involves a hike of about a mile, but it's mostly level and on a well-defined trail, which makes it quite easy. Climbable throughout the day/season with morning shade and afternoon sun.
Approach, from the parking lot at Key's Corner, as per the Ellsmere Island area, but continue north another 200 meters or so beyond that crag until the crag comes into view. A short approach up the rocky hillside leads to the various crags. Plan on 30-40 minutes for the approach.
The Classics
Mountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for Gilligan's Island:
The area is named after the televison show of the same name which ran from 1964-1967 and featured seven castaways on a deserted island in the south pacific.
Click here to hear the Gilligan's Island Theme (this link works with IE but doesn't seem to work with Firefox).
By Adam Stackhouse Administrator From: Escondido, Ca Feb 15, 2009
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