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Main Crag Rock Climbing

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Routes in Main Crag

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	Bluebird TR 5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a
	Bob's Blob TR 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
	Bobolink TR 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Chickadee T,TR 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b PG13
	Egg in a Spikey Hole V1 5
	Goldfinch T,TR 5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a
	Heron T,TR 5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a PG13
	Junco T,TR 5.9- 5c 17 VI 16 HVS 4c X
	Kestrel T,TR 5.8- 5b 16 VI- 14 VS 4c
	Mallard T,TR 5.3 3+ 10 III 9 VD 3a
	Merganser T,TR 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Nuthatch TR 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b

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Description

This is the most popular crag here. It is slabby and about 80' tall. Very popular for top-roping by school groups and summer camps. There are probably 4 or 5 distinct areas of clean rock here but the rock is such that you can basically climb them wherever you want wherever it's clean. A few climbs do take gear but most don't. Everything looks to be in the 5.5 to 5.8 range.

The trees here have clearly taken a beating from all the top roping. Be nice to them and use trad anchors wherever possible.

Getting There

From the campground, take the trail (clearly marked by a sign that says "Trail") up the hill. The Main Crag will come clearly into view. You can get to the top by walking around on the right

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Classic Climbing Routes at Main Crag

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

5.3 3+ 10 III 9 VD 3a 5 ● Mallard Trad, TR
5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a PG13 10 ● Heron Trad, TR
5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a 7 ● Goldfinch Trad, TR
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b 6 ● Bob's Blob TR
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b 4 ● Nuthatch TR
5.8- 5b 16 VI- 14 VS 4c 8 ● Kestrel Trad, TR
5.9- 5c 17 VI 16 HVS 4c X 6 ● Junco Trad, TR
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 7 ● Merganser Trad, TR