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West Coast Cliffs

Submitted By: Matthias Holladay on Oct 14, 2007
Administrators: Ben Mottinger, Leo Paik, John McNamee, Frances Fierst, Monomaniac
Latitude: 37.4294  Longitude: -107.8372 
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Lots of good routes here...


Description 

This is the longest band of cliffs at Hermosa, containing the most routes as well as the largest roofs.


Getting There 

Same as Hermosa access. The Bowsprit Area within the West Coast Area is where the trail reaches the base.


The Classics

Mountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for West Coast Cliffs:
Julia's Jibe   5.8+     Trad, 1 pitch, 80 feet   Edge of the World Area
Ebb Tide Arete   5.8+     Sport, 1 pitch, 75 feet   Jake's Gully
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Featured Route For West Coast Cliffs
Dominic Schiavone enjoying the jugs....

Ebb Tide Arete 5.8+  CO : Durango : ... : Jake's Gully
Begin in prominent, V slot roof, move L on to arete to top anchor....[more]   Browse More Classics in CO


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Lots of climbs here...note huge right facing pillar which fell during the winter of 91-92.

Lots of climbs here...note huge right facing pilla...

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