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Everett Ruess Memorial Boulder Climbing

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Routes in Everett Ruess Memorial Boulder

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	Butt Rocker V3- 6A
	Everett Ruess Memorial Face Problem V3 6A
	Lithic Scatter V2 5+
	Shakey Flake V1 5
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Elevation:	5,600 ft
GPS:	38.2513, -111.2307 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	D C on Jul 1, 2013
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Access Issue: Permit Required Details

As of 2020, climbing in Capitol Reef requires a permit: mountainproject.com/forum/t…

Description

Sunny, hot, but fun boulder.
Watch out for Cryptobiotic Soil in the area - stick to the road and existing trails/washes.
This boulder contains at least 5 or 6 good problems. Pick up Jared Spaulding's "Capitol Gorgeous" guidebook for all the info.

Getting There

Drive .3 Miles South of the Gran Wash turnoff (roughly 3.6mi total from the visitor center. You will see the large boulder about 30 feet off the left side of the road. Park further South past the boulder and walk back up the road.