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Elevation: 6,359 ft 1,938 m
GPS: 39.76831, -105.21562
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This area is a fantastic place for beginning climbers. With TR access trivial and a ton of routes right next to each other, N. Table Mt. gets packed on spring and fall weekends. There are a number of moderate routes on Brown Cloud Wall, and farther west are some more strenuous sport routes.

Note: watch out for rattlesnakes; they're around, so don't do anything stupid.

Be advised that whatever guidebook you use, it's sometimes very frustrating to find the route that you're looking for; don't hesitate to ask other people around about what route they're doing. Top rope access is via an easy trail at the far right side of this area or via a steep class 4 chimney scramble between Interface and Protection from The Virus (in the big cove in the middle of this area).

Addendum: also note that as this area has become popular, a number of the more popular routes have gotten polished due to repeated ascents to the point where the old ratings may feel sandbagged.

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Lying at the east side of N. Table Mountain, and the first area one comes to after the brisk hike, this area is usually popular. It starts at the east side of the main wall at Table. Just to its right is an obvious top rope access trail that passes just by the routes designated above as "Far Right - Around the Corner."

Per Brent Kelly: the GPS coordinates of the Brown Cloud area are: 39.768352, -105.215623.

Caution

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Note, this section is particularly prone to loose rocks above the routes which can be knocked down upon the unsuspecting below.

L->R:

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A. Wholly Holey, 8, 1p, bolts.

BA. Variation, 7, 1p, 60', gear & bolts or TR.

B. War With A Rack, 8,' 1p, 60', gear.

CB. Crack To Face, 8, 1p, 60', gear or TR.

D. Iraqi Road, 6, 1p, 50', gear.

E. Axis of Weasels, 7, 1p, 50', gear.

F. Brown Cloud Arete, 10-, 1p, 50', bolts.

G. Retro-Crack, 9+, 1p, 60', gear.

H. Pee on Dee, 8+, 1p, 40', bolts.

I. Windy Days, 8-, 1p, bolts.

J. Pee on Me, 6, 1p, 45', bolts & gear.

K. chimney, 1p, gear.

L. Solo Route aka Life Raft, 11-, 1p, 25', boulder or TR.

M. Punkin Puss & Mushmouse aka Bow of the Titanic, 10-, 1p, 45', bolts.

N. Deck Chairs on the Titanic, 9+, 1p, 50', bolts.

O. Killian's Dead, 6, 1p, 50', gear.

P. John Adam's Adams Apple, 7+, 1p, 50', gear.

Q. The Ark, 6, 1p, 50', gear.

R. Bullet the Brown Cloud, 11, 1p, 50', bolts.

S. Ypsilon, 9- or 10, 1p, 35', gear.

T. Volobee (aka Jolobee), 11- PG-13, 1p, 50', bolts.

U. Wide crack, 7, 1p, 35', gear or TR.

V. Life After Surgery, 10+, 1p, 45', gear.

W1. Tenacious, 10-, 1p, 50', bolts.

W2. variation, 10+, 1p.

X. Of Sound Mind and Body, 9- PG-13, 1p, 35', gear.

Y. Crack aka Sheltered (2 left of Interface), 8-, 1p, 40', gear.

Z. You Down with FPP? (submitted as Unknown left of Left Slab), 7+, 1p, 40', gear.

var to AA. Interface Arete, 8-9, 1p, 40', TR.

AA. Interface, 8, 1p, 40', bolts.

BB. Right of Interface, 8 R, 1p, 40', gear or TR.

CC. Crack, 9-, 1p, 25', gear.

DD. Power Squat, 10+, 1p, 25', bolts +/- gear.

3rd class gully

EE. Chimney, 6, 1p, 25', gear.

FF. Tiny Pillar, 10+, 1p, 25', TR.

EE. Tiny Face, 10-, 1p, 25', TR.

FF. Anti-viral, 7 PG-13, 1p, 30', gear.

GG. Protection from the Virus, 10, 1p, 45', bolts.

HH. Lemons, Limes, and Tangerines, 8+, 1p, 45', bolts.

II. Big Dihedral, 8, 1p, 50', gear.

JJ. Top Rope Face (aka Rising Passion), 10+, 1p, 40', bolts.

KK. Baggins' Blunt Arete, 8, 1p, 45', gear or TR.

LL. Thick Crust, 7, 1p, 50', gear.

MM1. Variation to the Virus, 9, 1p, 45', bolts & gear.

MM2. The Virus, 12-, 1p, 40', bolts.

NN. Womb Fight (submitted as Unknown Crack (Right of The Virus)), 10-, 1p, 45', gear.

OO. The Antibody, 11+, 1p, 45', bolts.

PP. New River Gorge Homesick Blues, 10-, 1p, 30', bolts.

QQ. Chimney Route, 4, 1p, 30', gear.

RR. Kid's Climb, 10-, 1p, 50', bolts.

SS. Crack, 6, 1p, 50', gear.

TT. Crack/Chimney, 5, 1p, 35', gear.

UU. Thelma, 8-, 1p, 35', bolts.

VV. Louise, 8, 1p, 35', bolts.

WW. Easy Face to Crack, 3, 1p, 25', gear.

XX. Christmas Night, 5, 1p, 35', gear or TR.

YY. Louise Arete, 10-, 1p, 25', TR.

ZZ. Mystery Crack, 4, 1p, 25', gear.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Brown Cloud Rocks

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c
 6
● Chimney Route
Trad
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
 326
● Killian's Dead
Trad, TR
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
 69
● The Ark
Trad
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 165
● John Adams' Adams Apple
Trad, TR
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 355
● Big Dihedral
Trad, TR
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 346
● Old Roof Route aka Lemons, Limes…
Sport, TR
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 459
● Deck Chairs on the Titanic
Sport, TR
5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 285
● Brown Cloud Arête
Sport, TR
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
 94
● Protection From the Virus
Sport, TR
5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c
 27
● Solo Route aka Life Raft
TR
5.11b/c 6c+ 23 VIII- 24 E4 6a
 161
● Bullet The Brown Cloud
Sport
5.11c/d 7a 24 VIII 25 E4 6a V5 6C
 20
● The Antibody
Sport, Boulder
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a WI5 C3 X
 16
● Fork and Spoon
Trad, Aid, Ice 4 pitches
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
● Chimney Route
 6
5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c Trad
● Killian's Dead
 326
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b Trad, TR
● The Ark
 69
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b Trad
● John Adams' Adams Apple
 165
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Trad, TR
● Big Dihedral
 355
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad, TR
● Old Roof Route aka Lemons,…
 346
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Sport, TR
● Deck Chairs on the Titanic
 459
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Sport, TR
● Brown Cloud Arête
 285
5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Sport, TR
● Protection From the Virus
 94
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Sport, TR
● Solo Route aka Life Raft
 27
5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c TR
● Bullet The Brown Cloud
 161
5.11b/c 6c+ 23 VIII- 24 E4 6a Sport
● The Antibody
 20
5.11c/d 7a 24 VIII 25 E4 6a V5 6C Sport, Boulder
● Fork and Spoon
 16
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a WI5 C3 X Trad, Aid, Ice 4 pitches
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Slackliner taking an interesting approach to projecting new routes in Brown Cloud Rocks.
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Old drawing from '92. I added any new stuff in greeen.
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This is an old topo from 1992. If approaching from the east on Hwy 58, then take the Boyd Street Exit. After two stop signs, head uphill. Look for Peery Parkway at the top of the Boyd St hill. The climber's Parking is at the east end of Peery Pkwy. <br> <br> Hike the climber's trail (red) to the main cliff band. There is a right fork near the top that will take you over to Kid's Climb. Or use the main trail all the way up, turn right (east) at the cliff, and pass a few routes to get to the Deck Chairs alcove.
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Steve Mestas launches the opening.
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