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Shamu Area Bouldering

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Areas in Shamu Area

Balance or Power 0 / 0 / 0 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 1

Box Boulders 0 / 0 / 0 / 5 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 5

One Move Boulders 0 / 0 / 0 / 3 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 3

Shamu 0 / 0 / 0 / 6 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 6

Talking to Myself 0 / 0 / 0 / 2 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 2

Wave Boulders 0 / 0 / 0 / 3 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 3

Elevation:	971 ft
GPS:	40.24033, -76.45519 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Description

The Shamu area is one of Gretnas largest areas. Although not as nicely laid out as other areas, there are lots of great problems hidden in its nooks and crannies including the classics: Talking to Myself (V1), Decepticon (V3), Help Meat (V4), Shamu (V6), and Heaven (V8). Some of the problems are quite tall so bring a couple of pads and lots of power. Enjoy!

Getting There

Take the trail beside the nature center into the forest. At first three-way trail junction go Right. At second three-way junction go Left (uphill) and watch for an obvious access trail on Right just behind a large tree. Take access trail into forest. Pass the 45 area and look for access trail immediately on left. Follow the cairns uphill into the Shamoo area.

An alternative (and longer) approach is to enter from the white blaze trail via Smileys access trail. Follow the access trail uphill past Smiley to Shamoos access trail on Right just before the 45 area. Continued uphill from there following cairns.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Shamu Area

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

V2 5+ 41 ● Overlord Boulder Wave Boulders
V2 5+ 5 ● Scary Face Boulder Shamu
V2+ 5+ 35 ● Talking to Myself Boulder Talking to Myself
V3 6A 7 ● Decepticon Boulder Shamu
V3 6A 3 ● Overlord Face Boulder Wave Boulders
V3-4 6A+ 60 ● Help Meat Boulder Box Boulders
V4 6B 4 ● Shamu Dihedral Boulder Shamu
V5 6C 25 ● Josh in the Box Boulder Box Boulders
V6 7A 12 ● Shamu Boulder Shamu
V6 7A 9 ● Choppy Boulder One Move Boulders