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Catwalk Cliff

Submitted By: Peter Franzen on Sep 27, 2006
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Description 

Just upstream from the Wildfire Wall lies this fantastic line of columns. The narrow approach (aka The Catwalk) is just above the river. The cracks here are remarkably good and would be worth a weekend trip unto themselves.


Getting There 

Follow the trail upstream from the Wildfire Wall along the narrow catwalk.



Featured Route For Catwalk Cliff
Ian low on Cruel Sister. Crack-a-no-go and Blood Clot can be seen to the right. Photo courtesy of Lee Perlow.

Cruel Sister 5.10a  OR : Smith Rock : Catwalk Cliff
This is one of the Mega-classics of the gorge and Smith. It is one of the finest handcracks you'll ever do. The crack starts as tight hands and gradually widens to fists at the top. Easily the most popular climb in the gorge be prepared to wait for this climb on nice days. Still, the wait is worth it!!!...[more]