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Flowing Cave Area Rock Climbing

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Routes in Flowing Cave Area

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	Anal Redundancies S 5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b
	Johnny Be Bad S 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Practice Ramp T 5.2 3 8 II 8 D 2c
	Relativity S 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Scooter Realm S 5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b

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Elevation:	40 ft	12 m
GPS:	34.6811, -106.36119 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	Badana Banantula on Mar 22, 2009 · Updates
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Access Issue: Do Not Climb On or Around Rock Shelters and Pictographs Details

17th century rock shelters and pictographs exist in this area. Climbers must be mindful of these cultural resources and avoid climbing on or around them. In June 2024 it was discovered that two new routes had been bolted in or near these resources next to the Roof Wall. The routes will be removed per the forest service.

Description

The cave route is fun juggy climbing. The two routes to the right side of the wall (Anal Redundancies and Scooter’s Realm) are interesting crimp climbs with distinct cruxy bits. Johnny Be Bad is a moderate climb that would be a lot better if it were taller (like all the routes at NC), but it would change character drastically above the current anchor.

The Flowing Cave itself (and the wall to its immediate right) has some top rope variations.

Getting There

Roughly 100 paces to the left of where the middle access trail meets the rock. Look for the large cave with tons of soot and see the topo on the main page for directions.