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Sonic Youth Cliff

Submitted By: Tony B on Apr 7, 2006
Administrator: Larry DeAngelo
Elevation: 3,400 feet

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Description 

The Sonic Youth Cliff is a NE facing cliff that is within perhaps 10 minutes walk of the Sandstone Quarry Parking lot. The cliff contains several lines, both trad and sport, primarily 5.11 and harder, though there are a few exceptions.
The cliff is just far enough from the lot to escape the crowds of non-climbers, but as for how many climbers may be there, I have no guess. I was there on a bad-weather day.
The rock is fairly typical of the Red Rocks lighter colored stone, with the exception of a few routes that are in solution-pocketed water streaks.


Getting There 

Park at the main lot for Sandstone quarry and head off north on the main trail until it becomes obvious to gain a trail to the west going up a hill to gain the ridge below Sonic Youth. From there, follow the ridge further N/NW to arrive at the base of the crag near your intended climb.


The Classics

Mountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for Sonic Youth Cliff:
Slam Dancin' With The Amish   5.9+ PG13     Trad, Sport, 1 pitch, 80 feet   
Sonic Youth   5.11b/c     Sport, 1 pitch, 60 feet   
Agent Orange   5.12b     Sport, 1 pitch, 80 feet   
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