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Al Arnal on Parade of Nations, 11a.

Description 

This is one of the best areas on Independence Pass for powerful, steep, sport climbing on great granite. Climbs range from 5.7 to 5.12+ with at least 1 project climb that may be harder. Most of the climbs fall in the 5.11 to 5.12 range.

Getting There 

Park at the Grotto Walls parking area and walk uphill along the road for about 300 yards. Look for a cairn marking a climber's trail on the left of the road. Following this trail, the first climb you will arrive at is Thug Route on the Outrageous Overhangs crag.

The Classics

Featured Route For Outrageous Overhangs Area

Len's World 5.12d  CO : Independence Pass : ... : Olympic Wall

Start up the face 20 feet left of the large chimney on the right side of the main Olympic Wall. Head up extremely thin face moves (crux) to the large roof above. The roof itself is moderately pumpy with good holds (~11+/12-). ...[more]   Browse More Classics in CO