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DescriptionSimilar in appearance and size to its counterpart on the East Bluff (The East Rampart area), the West Rampart area is the obvious cliff band along the top of the West Bluff. The area contains the longest climbs on the West Bluff (Lost Face), and is much less crowded than other spots in spite of the quality routes found here. Formations included in the area are Prospect Point, Big Toe, Great Chimney, Lost Face, Reclining Tower, Dead Tree Wall, and Cave Rocks. Getting ThereTo access the West Rampart, hike along the West Bluff trail starting from either the north or south end of the West Bluff. The West Bluff Trail skirts the top of the West Rampart cliff. Another access route is to park on the South Shore Road north of Ski Hi Rd. There is a gravel ranger's road that is easily hiked. Hike along this road east toward the rim of the West Bluff. You will hit the junction with the West Bluff Trail just above Lost Face and Great Chimney. The ClassicsMountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for West Bluff - West Rampart:
North Side 5.6 Trad, TR, 1 pitch, 60 feet Reclining Tower
Lost Face 5.6 Trad, TR Prospect Point Rampart : Lost Face Area
Stuck Knee 5.7 Trad, TR, 1 pitch, 80 feet Prospect Point Rampart : Big Toe to Great Chimney
Sharks Tooth 5.7 Trad, 60 feet Sharks Tooth
Lost Face Finger Crack 5.7 Trad, TR, 1 pitch, 100 feet Prospect Point Rampart : Lost Face Area
Lost Face Overhangs I & II 5.8 Trad, TR, 1 pitch, 100 feet Prospect Point Rampart : Lost Face Area
Dead Tree Crack 5.8 Trad, TR, 1 pitch, 50 feet Dead Tree Wall
Cracker Jack 5.8 Trad, TR, 1 pitch, 60 feet Prospect Point Rampart : Great Chimney Area
Noah Vail 5.8 Trad, TR, 1 pitch, 90 feet Prospect Point Rampart : Lost Face Area
Grand Illusion 5.9+ Trad, TR, 1 pitch, 70 feet Prospect Point Rampart : Big Toe to Great Chimney
Tardis 5.10b/c Trad, TR, 1 pitch, 50 feet Dead Tree Wall
Whipping Boy 5.10d Trad Prospect Point Rampart : Great Chimney Area
Wild West Homo 5.11a R Trad, TR Prospect Point Rampart : Great Chimney Area
Ibex 5.11a TR, 1 pitch, 45 feet Prospect Point Rampart : Lost Face Area
Coup d'Etat 5.11b Trad, TR Prospect Point Rampart : Great Chimney Area
Son Of Great Chimney 5.11c Trad Prospect Point Rampart : Great Chimney Area
Pale Rider 5.11+ R Trad, 40 feet Prospect Point Rampart : Great Chimney Area
Son of Great Chimney Direct 5.12a Trad, TR, 1 pitch, 75 feet Prospect Point Rampart : Great Chimney Area
The Good, the Bad, and the Jacked 5.12a R Trad, TR, 1 pitch, 40 feet Prospect Point Rampart : Great Chimney Area
Match the Snatch 5.12b PG13 Trad, TR Prospect Point Rampart : Great Chimney Area
Featured Route For West Bluff - West Rampart
Son of Great Chimney Direct 5.12a WI : Devil's Lake : ... : Great Chimney Area
Do the first half of of the regular route and finish up the shallow dihedral left and center on the buttress, climb the center face instead of the corner. Climbing is sustained with a mantle/dino at the finish....[more] Browse More Classics in WI
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