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Elevation: 1,351 ft 412 m
GPS: 38.10049, -81.09596
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This area presents an abundance of bolted routes 5.10 and under. The tall, 90+ ft wall is the showcase of the area. Get here early, or on a weekday if you don't dig crowds or waiting in lines

You'll notice an "X" on a lot of the rocks here. This is because it is primarily a place for beginners that have a lack of knowledge. Please do not write anything on the walls in chalk. The routes at this area have been climbed thousands of times and if the rocks were going to pull out of the wall then they would have by now. There are still rocks at the top of the cliff that aren't necessarily used as holds so please be safe.


Practice proper crag etiquette and do not hog multiple routes to rotate your group through. If others are waiting, switch off after two climbs. 

Getting There Suggest change

Park at the new parking lot on your left, 100 yards past Good Luck Cemetery (coming from 19). Follow the power line cut to the fourth tower and take a left at the sign that says "Sandstonia" Follow the well traveled trail slightly downhill and right until you get to a rocky gully usually marked with two cairns on either side. This begins the switchback trail designed and built by NRAC and volunteers. The old trail followed a treacherous, steep, ankle-twisting gully and the new trail is quite comfortable and easily navigated. Yet another reason to donate to NRAC. The trail spits you out right at the beginning of the Sandstonia/Tattoo Wall at the first short route on the wall; Hardcore Female Rash. Total approach time is 30 minutes or under.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Sandstonia

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 368
Butterfly Flake
Sport
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 435
Bobby D'Bunny
Sport
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 342
Shady Lady
Sport
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 594
Geisha Girl
Sport
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 668
Mrs. Field's Follies
Sport
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 221
Crescendo
Sport
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 184
Zeitgeist
Sport
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 201
The Good Book
Sport
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 11
Cool Crack
Trad
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
 492
Decameron, The
Sport
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
 291
Badass Tattoo
Sport
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
 395
Kinesthetica
Sport
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
 167
Layback and Enjoy It
Sport
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
 242
G-String
Sport
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
 8
Lord of the Jungle
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Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Butterfly Flake
 368
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Sport
Bobby D'Bunny
 435
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Sport
Shady Lady
 342
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Sport
Geisha Girl
 594
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Sport
Mrs. Field's Follies
 668
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Sport
Crescendo
 221
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Sport
Zeitgeist
 184
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Sport
The Good Book
 201
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Sport
Cool Crack
 11
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Trad
Decameron, The
 492
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b Sport
Badass Tattoo
 291
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b Sport
Kinesthetica
 395
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Sport
Layback and Enjoy It
 167
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b Sport
G-String
 242
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c Sport
Lord of the Jungle
 8
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a Trad
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