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Hercules Gap

Nevada > Eastern Nevada > Ely Area
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Description

Limestone slot canyon that is split by a low traffic paved road.

Access

Memorandum of Understanding: Eastern Nevada Climbers Alliance Hercules Gap Stewardship Proposal.

Getting There

Coming from Ely NV head north on 93 take a left on Highway 490 towards Ely State Prison then look for the obvious canyon. Park at either end of the canyon.

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West end of Hercules Gap. This aspect is looking east.
[Hide Photo] West end of Hercules Gap. This aspect is looking east.
Praising the rock gods!!!
[Hide Photo] Praising the rock gods!!!
Bouldering above the Gap
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Climbing at the Gap
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Climbing at the Gap
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Climbing at the Gap
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Below some bolted routes in the gap.
[Hide Photo] Below some bolted routes in the gap.
North End of Hercules Gap
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Ken Noyce
Layton, UT
[Hide Comment] Pretty sure you mean take a left on highway 490, not right. Nov 18, 2021