This is a view of most of the Big Block crag from ...
Description
Fast-access sport climbing on limestone right outside of Abq. Usually shady.
Getting There
From I-40, travel south on HWY 337 / (a.k.a. south 14), for about 4.5 miles. The crag is on the right and is obvious from the road as there is a big cube detached from the main wall and laying on one corner. Hike down and across the stream bed.
The Classics
Mountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for Big Block:
By George Perkins Administrator From: Los Alamos, NM Oct 10, 2007
Thanks for adding info about the climbs at Big Block, especially as there is no in-print published guide or online guide to the climbs here. Even getting detailed directions was a little hard, as I recall I got confused the first time.
By Anthony Stout Administrator From: Albuquerque, NM Oct 10, 2007
I agree, it's great to have it up. Someone should take some photos and make a topo! If I ever make it out there I will surly do that.
Actually there is a little known published guide by - I think - none other than Matt Samet circa 90's. The routes even have names. I think StoneAge has a copy somewhere, it would be nice to see it online.
Thanks, Matt. I haven't seen that in years ! You guys should have kept on going with your route establishing, Thanks for a kick ass job ! It's a load of work, I know.
I'll TRY to not be a jerk, but I'm going to be. LEAVE FIXED GEAR ALONE. That goes for ALL crags in this state. It's put there for the enjoyment of all climbers, not just you. Replace it only as needed. If climbers can't be good stewards and regulate ourselves, someone else will wind up doing it for us.
This is the third time in two years that I've replaced gear at Big Block. Obviously, you won't identify yourself because you're a thief, so I'll have to post this here. My apologies to the 99.999% of everyone else who has to endure reading this.
i'm the idiot who left a pair of shoes at big block wednesday evening...8/26...a pair of katanas..there were some hard boys swinging around on finger nail crimps...pick em up or stash em by chance?