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Elevation: 5,500 ft
GPS: 44.5083, -109.13245
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Shared By: Mike Snyder on May 11, 2008 · Updates
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Description Suggest change

Sandstone bouldering in an idyllic setting of cedar trees, with an aerial view of Cody. The bouldering here is great with a good variety of problems; about 1000 and increasing. Similar to Joes Valley sandstone but a bit softer stone. For this reason climbing here after recent moisture is not a good idea. Fortunately, Cody sees nearly 300 sunny days a year, so moisture is rarely a problem.

The Stone Hedge Areas, Land Beyond and Carcass Crags get better sun and have a more southeastern aspect catching the winter sun. The Sheep Camp, Dirtboss, Africa, Mid-mountain, Maze, Bat Cave, and Roof Ridge Areas on the north side are arctic and shady in the winter months. Climbing in these areas in the winter is possible but requires a warmer day and no snowpack. Otherwise you can climb on Cedar Mountain year round.

Getting There Suggest change

Heading west out of town on highway 14/16/20, the switchback road is noticable going up the mountain on the left also known as Cedar or Spirit Mountain. This road accesses nearly every bouldering area on the mountain. Take the first left turn after entering the canyon, just before the blue building. Go left at the 'Y' and begin winding up the switchbacks. At the end of the 3rd switchback there is a turnout on the right. About half the areas on the mountain are accessed from here. Other ares are accessed at the 1st, 2nd, 4th and 12th switchbacks.

63 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at Cedar Mountain Boulders

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
V1 5
 4
Bear Hug
Boulder
V2 5+
 12
Ripper Crack
Boulder
V2 5+
 6
Cheese Head
Boulder
V3 6A
 6
Dirt Boss Traverse
Boulder
V3 6A
 4
Ace of Diamonds
Boulder
V3 6A
 8
With or Without Sugar
Boulder
V3-4 6A+
 6
Hueco Simulator
Boulder
V4 6B
 16
The Cheese Traverse
Boulder
V5 6C
 10
The Ripper Point
Boulder
V5 6C
 5
Ancient Sea of Fire
Boulder
V6 7A
 5
Billings Shopping Trip
Boulder
V6 7A
 4
The Pulaski
Boulder
V6-7 7A+
 4
Studs Build Houses
Boulder
V7 7A+
 6
Two Face
Boulder
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Bear Hug Mid Mountain
 4
V1 5 Boulder
Ripper Crack Mid Mountain
 12
V2 5+ Boulder
Cheese Head Mid Mountain
 6
V2 5+ Boulder
Dirt Boss Traverse Dirt Boss Area
 6
V3 6A Boulder
Ace of Diamonds Dirt Boss Area
 4
V3 6A Boulder
With or Without Sugar Highway Boulders > Cornflakes Boulder
 8
V3 6A Boulder
Hueco Simulator Maze Area > Hueco Simulator Boulder
 6
V3-4 6A+ Boulder
The Cheese Traverse Mid Mountain
 16
V4 6B Boulder
The Ripper Point Mid Mountain
 10
V5 6C Boulder
Ancient Sea of Fire Bat Cave Area
 5
V5 6C Boulder
Billings Shopping Trip Bat Cave Area
 5
V6 7A Boulder
The Pulaski Bat Cave Area
 4
V6 7A Boulder
Studs Build Houses Africa Area
 4
V6-7 7A+ Boulder
Two Face Bat Cave Area
 6
V7 7A+ Boulder
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