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Electric Avenue Rock Climbing

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Routes in Electric Avenue

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	Dogleg T 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
	Electric Avenue T 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
	Fido S 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
	Frau Bluka S 5.12 7b+ 27 VIII+ 26 E6 6b
	Same Place Different Girlfriend S 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	Spot S 5.11a/b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	Young Frankenstein S 5.12- 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a

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Access Issue: (1) Weather Wall, Yellow Wall, & all the crags north of Twin Sisters are CLOSED. (2) There are no longer trash cans in the park. (3) Highlining ban in place for CIRO and CRSP Details

(1) The area, crags, and routes just north of the Twin Sisters are on private land and the landowner posted no trespassing notices at the gated road/trail to the area. Any access of these areas and routes is trespassing. The area was closed by the landowner due to trespassing, illegal camping, fires & trash, and disregard of owner's privacy.
Please be respectful of the land owner's wishes and do not climb or hike here. This includes White Lightning, Skinner Roof, Weather Wall, Yellow Wall, Larry's Annihilation, Needle Rock, Mississippi Fred's, and Secret Tom's.
(2) In 2024 CIRO implemented a no trash cans anywhere policy. Be prepared to take your trash home with you. facebook.com/CityOfRocksNPS… and nps.gov/ciro/planyourvisit/…
(3) HIGHLINING IS PROHIBITED
Highlining at City of Rocks National Reserve and Castle Rocks State Park is prohibited as of August 28, 2019.

Here are Google Drive links to the closure and the updated Code of Regulations for CIRO. drive.google.com/open?id=1y… and drive.google.com/open?id=1Y…

Description

A striking formation near the north entrance of the Reserve, Electric Avenue is somewhat of a test piece area with stout climbing and spacious protection. Three traditional lines exist, including the crag's showstopper and namesake. The remainder of the lines are bold, solid, sport routes.

This crag gets morning shade and afternoon sun; it can get very warm in the afternoon and lack it's well needed friction, plan accordingly during the warm months.

This works as there are only two fixed anchors on the west face shared by four/five of the most popular routes.

Getting There

When entering the City of Rocks from Almo, hang a right at the fork in the road. Drive into the reserve towards the obvious and popular Elephant Rock, the crag is found here on the right side of the road. You can park at Elephant Rock and walk 5 minutes or pull off the road closer to the crag at a designated pull-out. Follow the path of least resistance to the base of the crag.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Electric Avenue

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.

5.11a/b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c 50 ● Spot Sport
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a 40 ● Fido Sport
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a 99 ● Electric Avenue Trad
5.12- 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a 14 ● Young Frankenstein Sport
5.12 7b+ 27 VIII+ 26 E6 6b 4 ● Frau Bluka Sport