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Elevation: 793 ft
GPS: 44.06369, -71.16567
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Shared By: Lee Hansche on Aug 23, 2007 · Updates
Admins: Jay Knower, M Sprague, Lee Hansche, Jeffrey LeCours, Jonathan S, Robert Hall

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These areas are often listed separately but they share an approach trail and are separated from all other sections of the cliff.

This area is often overlooked. For example I had done almost every classic up to 5.10 at Cathedral before even hiking up to check out this nice hidden corner. People climb here for sure but it doesn't see near as much traffic as the much easier to stumble upon Lower Left Wall. When moderates on the popular walls are packed think about getting on Browns Fist 5.7+ or Lower Refuse 5.8. Or if its hard cracks you are looking for look no further, climbs here range from 5.7+ to 5.13c.

Rainy days can be a drag for crack climbers but here is one little ray of hope. The start of The Beast is normally dry in the rain and offers two 5.10s with a convenient lower off or toprope anchor.

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Located on a ledge above a slab to the left of the start of Recompense, access this area by hiking toward that route and breaking left up a small trail which will lead you straight to the huge corner that holds Browns Fist. Scramble one ledge up and to your right and you will find your self standing in the belly of the Beast Alcove.

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Classic Climbing Routes at The Beast Alcove and Refuse Area

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
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Brown's Fist
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5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 23
Lower Refuse
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5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c R
 12
AP Treat
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5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b
 20
Alcove Cracks
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5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
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Wild
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5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a
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Beast 666
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5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a
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Wildabeast
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Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Brown's Fist
 10
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad
Lower Refuse
 23
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad
AP Treat
 12
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c R Trad
Alcove Cracks
 20
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b Trad
Wild
 8
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c Trad
Beast 666
 4
5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a Trad
Wildabeast
 9
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a Trad
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