Poison-ivyen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poiso… is ubiquitous along the rivers edge up to the highwater mark. Careful, if you are close enough to identify it, you are likely standing in it.
Description
Quality hard basalt crack climbs a few feet above a remote section of the Rio Grande. Expect solitude, eagles and osprey, and a glorious setting. The wall is mostly east by southeast facing. Summer can be too hot in the direct sun, but ideal on mornings and evenings. Fall is the best time to climb here. See "Taos Rock" for location and route descriptions. There is a wade-in sand bottom swimming hole right in front of the crag.
Getting There
Approach from car is about 30-45 minutes (depending on water level). Save something for the hike back out.
[Hide Comment] Best crack climbing in the gorge! Stellar setting and a stacked wall of splitter cracks. The grades are stiff so be prepared for a bit of sand bagging. The approach only takes 25 minutes to get down and about 40 mins to hike back out. Great skinny dipping and fishing can be had 15' from the base of the climbs!
Jul 13, 2020
Access Issue: Caution: Poison-Ivy
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