Old Sandstone  Photos:  Recent | Best | Popular Elevation:  1,127' Lat, Long:  43.4137, -89.6863 Map Page Views:  42,739. Good page? (3 likes)    Administrators:  Burt Lindquist, Doug Hemken, Chris treggE, Tom Erickson Submitted By:  Tom Anderson-Brown on Feb 25, 2002 Make this area a Favorite What's New   Print a Mini-Guide with routes Add Route  Add Photo  Add Comment  Add Event

BETA PHOTO: Failed onsight attempt on an unidentified (as of y...

Description 

The Old Sandstone formation is an otherworldly crag that lies far to the east of the quartzite cliffs we're all used to climbing on at Devil's Lake. The rock here has round edges, embedded pebbles (of quartzite, of course), blank slabs, curved cracks, and other wonders. The cliff is about 65 feet high at its loftiest point, and it contains a number of excellent climbs. The area was closed for a number of years, but was reopened in the late 90's.

Getting There 

To access the Old Sandstone formation drive 1.25 miles east of the CCC parking lot. After driving this distance you will see the backside of a 35 MPH speed limit sign on the left (north) side of the road. Just before this sign there is a dirt pull-off on the right (south) side of the road that accomodates 4 cars. Park here and cross the road to find a trail cutting into the woods on the east side of the speed limit sign. Hike up the forested slope for about 15 minutes and when the slope starts to flatten you will see to your right the sandstone cliff that is the "Old Sandstone" formation.

The Classics

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Gargantua 5.10b  WI : Devil's Lake : ... : Old Sandstone

Gargantua is a fun climb with an interesting start and finish. Start out under the right side of a sizeable roof (this roof is shared by Sepsen Wall, Uberschmitt, and Tarantula). Work your way up and out on the overhang, palming a rounded point on the edge of the roof. Swing your right foot above the roof and power over in one move to the dihedral above. Proceed up the fairly easy dihedral until hitting the "summit" block. Use fine face holds to surmount the block and top out with a mantel....[more]   Browse More Classics in WI

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BETA PHOTO: The first of many classics at the Sandstone.	BETA PHOTO: Some rock past Everleigh Club. I think this one ha...	BETA PHOTO: More rock down the way past Everleigh Club.
BETA PHOTO: More rock past Everleigh Club.