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8. Double Chimney

Wisconsin > Baraboo Range > Devil's Lake > W Bluff 02 - Misery R…

Description

The Double Chimney Formation is located about 75 yards above the last (northernmost) cottage. The formation has some nice 40 foot face and chimney routes that are worth a try.

Getting There

Walk along Cottage Grove Road to the last cottage. Head up the bluff just a few paces beyond the cottage, crossing rocks toward the visible rock face, Public Enemy.  Skirt Public Enemey to the right, finding the user trail up toward Porkchop Buttress. Double Chimney is the next formation you'll come to, an impressive pair of pillars.

Alternatively, if you're climbing in the Misery Rocks area, descend to the base of Porkchop Buttress and then continue down the distinct user trail  until you're about 75 yards above the cottages. Double Chimney is on the south side of the user trail, but less impressive from this angle.

Routes from Left to Right

5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 5
Smokestack
Trad, TR
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 2
High Draft
Trad, TR
5.2 3 8 II 8 D 2c
 3
The Flue
Trad, TR
5.3 3+ 10 III 9 VD 3a
 4
The Shaft
Trad, TR
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 2
Smoke Shelf
Trad, TR
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Smokestack
 5
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Trad, TR
High Draft
 2
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad, TR
The Flue
 3
5.2 3 8 II 8 D 2c Trad, TR
The Shaft
 4
5.3 3+ 10 III 9 VD 3a Trad, TR
Smoke Shelf
 2
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad, TR

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(1) The Shaft, (2) The Flue, (3) Smoke Shelf, (4) High Draft, and (5) Smokestack
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