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BETA PHOTO: Sizzlefoot Wall

Description 

Potholes area is part of the park's main attraction. Hikers and explorers are treated to multitudes of potholes as part of the parks interpretive trail. Climbers will find some of the the areas shortest and stiffest routes in this area. Boulderers have been known to frequent this part of the park.


Getting There 

From the main parking lot, follow the paved road towards the boat launch area. Across the Sonny and Juanita area of the Tourist Wall, is a prominent gravel hiking path. Follow this path around and left and you will come across the Sizzlefoot Wall. Follow the path around right and up the steps will lead you to the Slicksides wall.


The Classics

Mountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for Pot Holes Area:
Shlocksides   5.9+     Trad, TR, 1 pitch   
Slicksides   5.9+     Trad, TR, 1 pitch   
The Real Thing   5.10a     Trad, TR, 1 pitch   
Lunge or Plunge   5.12- V4     Trad, TR, Boulder   
Sizzlefoot   5.12b     Trad, TR, 1 pitch, 25 feet   
Genetic Conntrol   5.13a     Trad, TR, 1 pitch   
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John Schmidt testing Paul Scobie's aid placement. circa 1968

John Schmidt testing Paul Scobie's aid placement. ...

Aid lead of ??? left of the Real Thing, Feb 1971. Notice the gold line rope!

Aid lead of ??? left of the Real Thing, Feb 1971. ...