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The Gargoyle Rock Climbing

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Routes in The Gargoyle

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	7-10 Split T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Back Crack T 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b R
	Carpet Munchkin S 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Gargoyle, The S 5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a C1
	Gothic Edifice S 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Miller Lite S 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Thunder Thighs S 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c

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Description

The north side is pretty mossy with a couple of established routes. West side has a huge overhanging prow (the "Gargoyle") that may or may not have any holds on it. The south side is currently home to one established gear route.

Getting There

Across the chasm from the main wall.

7 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at The Gargoyle

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

5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 4 ● Gothic Edifice Sport
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b 4 ● 7-10 Split Trad
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b 4 ● Miller Lite Sport