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Ugly Duckling Boulder Climbing

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Routes in Ugly Duckling Boulder

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	Beautiful Swan S,TR 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
	Quackers S,TR 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Tea Time Traverse V5- 6C
	Ugly Duckling S,TR 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a

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Elevation:	8,000 ft	2,438 m
GPS:	34.23202, -107.91785 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Access Issue: Thompson Canyon Details

The gate to Thompson Canyon's southern end is locked and is no longer a viable option for short and convenient access. The standard access is now via the longer, rougher Davenport Lookout/Thompson Canyon route.

New Mexico CRAG (NMCRAG) will continue to be in contact with the ranch owners and the Forest Service to see if it can resolve this issue. In the meantime, please respect the closure, spread the word and please do not attempt to drive through the private ranch.

Description

The Ugly Duckling Boulder sits on the slope just up from the road just right and down from the Pogues area. It is somewhat popular because of it's selection of three moderate (5.9) routes. You can expect to share with other climbers here most of the time.

The three routes get slightly harder (more or less) as you go from right to left. The center and right route are getting slightly harder due to erosion of the ground below the starts. Expect this to continue if some measures aren't taken to slow the trend.

Climbs, from Left to right:
Beautiful Swan
Ugly Duckling
Quackers