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7. The Black Pearl

Wisconsin > Niagara Escarpm… > High Cliff SP > 1. N Side
Warning Access Issue: Parts of High Cliff are included in the DNR's State Natural Area program so please respect that and do not climb with ropes in areas that are signed as State Natural Areas. BOULDERING IS ALLOWED EVERYWHERE. DetailsDrop down

Description

This little rock houses some short but sweet routes. The block is maybe 8 feet tall, but it will keep you occupied for awhile. It is very pocketed limestone which will make some of the routes interesting if you are selective of the holds.

Getting There

To get to the Black Pearl, take a left at the 'T' intersection and park in the first parking lot on your left (Pet Area parking). Take the trail on the left side of the parking for a little ways. Go until you meet up with the main gravel trail (Red Bird trail). Take a right and walk until you see it on top of the bluff on your left, facing the trail.

Alternatively, walk down from the Red Bird memorial and it will be on your right.

Routes from Left to Right

V3 6A
 2
● Walk the Plank
Boulder
V1 5
 2
● Rain On My Fire Escape
Boulder
V1+ 5
 1
● Head Over Heels
Boulder
V4 6B
 6
● The Curse
Boulder
V6 7A
 2
● Davey Jones
Boulder
V0-1 4+
 1
● Barbossa
Boulder
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
● Walk the Plank
 2
V3 6A Boulder
● Rain On My Fire Escape
 2
V1 5 Boulder
● Head Over Heels
 1
V1+ 5 Boulder
● The Curse
 6
V4 6B Boulder
● Davey Jones
 2
V6 7A Boulder
● Barbossa
 1
V0-1 4+ Boulder

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The Black Pearl showing some of its interesting holds.
[Hide Photo] The Black Pearl showing some of its interesting holds.
This is The Black Pearl from the trail. I know it doesn't look all that great, but I think it is pretty cool.
[Hide Photo] This is The Black Pearl from the trail. I know it doesn't look all that great, but I think it is pretty cool.