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West Bluff 05 - West Rampart Rock Climbing

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Areas in West Bluff 05 - West Rampart

1: Prospect Point Rampart 56 / 0 / 59 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 69

2: Reclining Tower 7 / 0 / 9 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 10

3: Dead Tree Wall 9 / 0 / 10 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 11

Elevation:	1,457 ft
GPS:	43.42155, -89.73835 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	Tom Anderson-Brown on Apr 25, 2002
Admins:	Ian CB, Doug Hemken, James Schroeder, chris tregge Page Updates (admin only)

Description

Similar 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 There

To 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 (although a new sign says no parking near the gravel road start). 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.

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Classic Climbing Routes at West Bluff 05 - West Rampart

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.

5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b 112 ● Lost Face Trad, TR 1: Prospect Poi… > 05: Lost Face Area
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b 21 ● North Side Trad, TR 2: Reclining Tower
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b 81 ● Lost Face Finger Crack Trad, TR 1: Prospect Poi… > 05: Lost Face Area
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b 33 ● Stuck Knee Trad, TR 1: Prospect Poi… > 03: Big Toe to Great…
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 39 ● Cracker Jack Trad, TR 1: Prospect Poi… > 04: Great Chimney Area
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 23 ● Noah Vail Trad, TR 1: Prospect Poi… > 05: Lost Face Area
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 79 ● Lost Face Overhangs I & II Trad, TR 1: Prospect Poi… > 05: Lost Face Area
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a 22 ● Grand Illusion Trad, TR 1: Prospect Poi… > 03: Big Toe to Great…
5.10b/c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b 22 ● Tardis Trad, TR 3: Dead Tree Wall
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b 20 ● Whipping Boy Trad 1: Prospect Poi… > 04: Great Chimney Area
5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c R 24 ● Wild West Trad, TR 1: Prospect Poi… > 04: Great Chimney Area
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c 58 ● Coup d'Etat Trad, TR 1: Prospect Poi… > 04: Great Chimney Area
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a PG13 55 ● Son of Great Chimney Trad 1: Prospect Poi… > 04: Great Chimney Area
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a 18 ● Son of Great Chimney Direct Trad, TR 1: Prospect Poi… > 04: Great Chimney Area
5.12b/c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b 4 ● Psamead Ghostdance Trad, TR 1: Prospect Poi… > 03: Big Toe to Great…