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Elevation: 115 ft 35 m
GPS: 44.36266, -121.14949
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Located on the West side of the Smith Formation, Cod Rock is actually a free standing formation, a huge block of tuff. Flounder Rock is about 125' to the left, closer to Asterisk Pass.
There are a small handful of routes on the formation including some more recent additions. The most popular route remains Sunset Slab and can be found in the Watt's guide.

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You have two good options...
1. hike over asterisk pass then hike south
2. hike around the Southern Tip of the Smith formation and continue back North

Look for a climbers path leading uphill to the formation (see photo)

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Classic Climbing Routes at Flounder and Cod Rock

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 26
When Expecting
Sport
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 174
Sunset Slab
Sport
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
 30
Winter Sunset
Sport
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
 69
Butter Knife
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5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
 29
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Sport
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
When Expecting
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5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Sport
Sunset Slab
 174
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Sport
Winter Sunset
 30
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b Sport
Butter Knife
 69
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Sport
Cure for Pain
 29
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b Sport
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