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DescriptionA potentially excellent area once it is cleaned up a bit. Consists of two 15 foot overhanging cliff bands with good landings and probably a dozen or so potential routes; maybe even a couple of classics. We are in the process of putting out some more information on the routes, and cleaning them up. For now here are some pictures. More to come... Getting ThereFind the large parking lot between 40th Ave. W. and 27th Ave. W. on Skyline Drive. (Same parking as for Piedmont boulders, and Postpartum wall). Walk north up the road about 40 meters and you'll see the small cliff bands uphill. The lower wall, and upper (directly above it) are very similar in look and potential. The ClassicsMountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for Piedmont roadside boulders:
Completely Independent V0 Boulder, 10 feet Upper Wall
XMen V3 Boulder, 12 feet Lower Wall
Top Out Problem V5 Boulder, 12 feet Lower Wall
Rock Biter V7 Boulder, 10 feet Upper Wall
Featured Route For Piedmont roadside boulders
XMen V3 MN : Duluth Rock (Duluth) : ... : Lower Wall
I know, I know. 4 stars Chris? Seriously? Yes dudes. I'm telling you, this is a classic climb. Here's my reasons: 1. It has a great sit start (a lot of sds in Duluth lack the quality of actually being cool) 2. The movement flows well and is consistent throughout the climb 3. The holds are cool 4. There is an amazing pinch that I had to use (and you will likely not find a hold like this anywhere else in Duluth or Northern MN for that matter!) 5. I...[more] Browse More Classics in MN
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