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Elevation: 3,560 ft
GPS: 47.57852, -117.28617
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Shared By: elmo mecsko on Aug 28, 2006
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A cluster of granite out-croppings overlooking the Palouse of Eastern Washington and Idaho. The 20 minute uphill hike is well worth doing to reach the 60+ climbs. Chicken-heads and pockets tend to be located just where you would want them, and quite often result in dynamic moves on very overhanging rock.
The area hosts sport, trad and mixed climbs, plus some bouldering. Many well protected routes ranging from 5.6 to 5.13 in a beatiful location that tends to feel quite secluded, even though you are only a half hour drive from Spokane.

GETTING THERE:
From the junction of the Palouse Hwy and 57th, drive 5.5 miles and turn left on Stevens Creek Rd. Continue past Sharon Rd. and Big Rock Rd. (about 2 miles). Look for the parking lot on your left.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Rocks of Sharon

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5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 23
B.O.B.
Sport 2 pitches
5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 22
Turkey Heads
Sport
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 29
Highland Malt
Sport
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 28
Around the Horn
Sport
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 25
Satori
Sport
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 40
Northern Aggression
Sport
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
 53
A Perfect Storm
Sport 2 pitches
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
 22
The Thrill of Krell
Sport 2 pitches
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
 27
Council of Elders
Sport 2 pitches
5.10b/c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
 14
The Air Up There
Sport, TR
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
 19
Subconscious Bird Watcher
Sport
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
 11
Fireball
Sport, TR
5.11a/b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
 6
Fall of Hyperion
Sport, TR
5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a
 5
They Call The Wind Mariah - Dire…
Sport 2 pitches
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
 8
Chronic Rookie
Sport
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
B.O.B. Big Rock > W Face
 23
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Sport 2 pitches
Turkey Heads Bird Watching Boulder
 22
5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Sport
Highland Malt Big Rock > S Face
 29
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Sport
Around the Horn Big Rock > S Face
 28
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Sport
Satori Big Rock > W Face
 25
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Sport
Northern Aggression Big Rock > E Face
 40
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Sport
A Perfect Storm Big Rock > W Face
 53
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b Sport 2 pitches
The Thrill of Krell Big Rock > W Face
 22
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b Sport 2 pitches
Council of Elders Big Rock > W Face
 27
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b Sport 2 pitches
The Air Up There Big Rock > E Face
 14
5.10b/c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Sport, TR
Subconscious Bird Watcher Bird Watching Boulder
 19
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c Sport
Fireball Whisky Rock
 11
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c Sport, TR
Fall of Hyperion Big Rock > W Face
 6
5.11a/b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c Sport, TR
They Call The Wind Mariah -… Big Rock > E Face
 5
5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a Sport 2 pitches
Chronic Rookie Rookie Wall
 8
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a Sport
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