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Echo Cove - South Side Rock Climbing
Routes in Echo Cove - South Side
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Big Easy T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a PG13 |
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Big Moe T,TR 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c R |
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Bigger Moe TR 5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a |
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Boulder Dash T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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Bucket Brigade T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
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Curly S 5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c |
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Death On The Nile T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a |
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Deceptive Corner T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
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Fat Tuesday T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a R |
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Ground Up or Shut Up (aka Poppycock) S 5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c |
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Larry (aka Out To Lunch) S 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c |
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Little Moe T 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c |
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Moetown T 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a |
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Ocean of Night (aka Out to Grunge) T 5.10b/c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b |
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Undercover T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a |
| Elevation: | 4,200 ft | 1,280 m |
| GPS: |
34.02451, -116.15802 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
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| Page Views: | 32,334 total · 114/month | |
| Shared By: | Randy on Jan 22, 2003 | |
| Admins: | Greg Opland, C Miller, Gunkswest, Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer Ski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes |
Access Issue: Climbing Regulations/Seasonal Raptor Closures Details
Details
1. Vegetation is not allowed to be used as an anchor.
2. Only neutral or rock-colored bolt hangers are allowed. A permit is required to replace or add new bolts: nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/…
Seasonal Closures:
The presence of a nesting owl in very close proximity to a variety of climbing routes, "Right On," "Orange Flake," "Kid Caligula," requires closure until the nest has been abandoned to ensure the protection of the species for the duration of the nesting activities. This closure will be in effect from February 17, 2026 until June 7, 2026; or until the nest has been abandoned.
The presence of a prairie falcon nesting in very close proximity to a variety of climbing routes requires closure of "Fat Freddie’s Cat,” “Freak Brothers Dome,” “The Weenie,” “Pea Brain,” and “The Red Obelisk." This closure will be in effect from February 17, 2026 until June 7, 2026; or until the nest has been abandoned
For a complete list of climbing rules and closures visit: nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/…
Description
Echo Cove is one of the most popular climbing spots in the Park. It has: easy access, flat bases, good, short moderate and moderately difficult routes.
The southern side of the main "Cove" features featured vertical and slightly overhanging rock. It is shady most of the day (particularly in winter when the sun is low in the sky). Routes are easily top-roped; though most can be lead.
Most popular routes here are Deceptive Corner (5.7*); Boulder Dash (5.9*); and Big Moe (5.11a/b***).
Routes from left to right -
Scott's TR (5.11c TR)
Y5K (5.10b TR)
Marta's Matzah Balls (5.8)
Old Nut (5.8 R)
Bucket Brigade (5.7)
Big Easy (5.9)
Ocean of Night (aka Out to Grunge) (5.10c)
Death On The Nile (5.10a)
Undercover (5.10a)
Jewel of the Nile (5.11b TR)
Deceptive Corner (5.7)
Moetown (5.12a)
Little Moe (5.11a)
Ground Up or Shut Up (aka Poppycock) (5.11b)
Boulder Dash (5.9)
Bullocks (5.10d TR)
Big Moe (5.11a)
Bigger Moe
Curly (5.11a)
Curly (5.11a)
Out to Lunge (5.10d R)
Getting There
From the Quail Springs Road-Big Horn Pass Road (Barker Dam Road) intersection, drive east on Big Horn Pass Road for 0.6+ miles. Turn left at the gravel road signed "Key's Ranch-Wonderland of Rocks." Continue straight (onto a dirt road) for about 0.25 mile (past the large parking lot turnoff). A small fence lot will be found on the right at the "mouth" of the Cove. If full, park about 150 yards back at a larger fenced lot.
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