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Irish Canyon Sandstone Climbing

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Elevation:	6,622 ft
GPS:	40.8365, -108.7396 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	Dennis Horning on Feb 23, 2012
Admins:	Leo Paik, John McNamee, Frances Fierst, Monty, Monomaniac, Tyler KC Page Updates (admin only)

Access Issue: Irish Canyon BLM lands are designated as an ACEC Details

ACEC--Area of Critical Environmental Concern. This preserve is for the protection of Black Sagebrush Vegetation. This vegetation grouping includes all the species in the the Black Sagebrush habitat.

Description

Upstream? North of the roadside limestone, the overlying sandstone eventually merges with the valley floor and offers some roadside climbing. The sandstone has a few cracks, but on some walls, there are many face features making for some sport routes.