This is a large, wide crag on the south side of the river at mile 3.8. You probably won't see it driving up the canyon but is quite striking when coming down. The rock seems to be grainy and rounded. Most climbs face north and are quite shady, even in mid-summer. The base of the crag is several hundred feet above the river.
Getting There
Park at a large pullout on the south side of the road at about mile 3.8. This pullout is a hundred yards or so upstream of the crag, which is visible from here. Cross the river (wading probably required Spring into Summer) and head SE to the crag. There is quite a bit of poison ivy in this area so be careful. A sandy, barren shoulder seems to be the easiest way to access the crag and there is a faint trail up it.
Actually, there are several winter routes here that receive direct sun from about 11a.m. to 430p.m. This crag is in the sun for an hour or more after the shade has settled on December Wall. There are about 12 routes, trad an mixed, that are great for winter climbing (6 have been put up recently so won't be in the Hubbel guide, but will be coming out in the Gillett guide). The approach is 10 to 15 minutes. . . follow the trail and cairns and you won't run into any ivy.
Mushroom Massif
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