'Mechanical Man' is the buttress across from the Narrows and up the canyon another 100 feet. The rock is typical SSV Granite with discontinuous cracks and a little foliage. The rock is very solid compared to some formations in the area. Guided by Voices is the principle attraction, with a few new lines on the way. This is a traditional rock. Drills are not welcome except for the anchors to get down (even those are done to a minimum).
Getting There
Drive up the SSV. After passing the narrows, you will note the rock off to your left, and a pulloff just past.
To Access, boulder hop just up stream from the formation or wade across much furthur up stream. The boulder hop is a little intimidating if the water is not at its lowest level (long jumps over fast water!). To gain the top, walk up the gully on the right side (lots of Poison Ivy!)We eventually got fed up with the gully and fourth classed up a crack system on the west wall to escape the Ivy. Descend the same way or get creative with rapping.
The Classics
Mountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for Mechanical Man:
Great route climbed the poison ivy infested gully to some 4th class climbing then from the top rappeled to the first set of bolts. Left that rope then with another rapped to the bottom bolt 10 or so ft from the river. Set up a Tyrolean traverse from that bolt across the river and top roped both pitches with a group of friends! Stellar climbing and an awesome atmosphere!
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