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Independence Crag Rock Climbing

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Routes in Independence Crag

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	23 Karat T 5.10c/d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
	24 Karat T 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b
	999 T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Avoid the Noid T 5.10a/b 6a+ 19 VI+ 19 E2 5b
	Harvest Mode T 5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b PG13
	Ivan the Impaler T 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
	Project: Steeptitude T 5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a
	Slabbyville S 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	TBD T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b

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Access Issue: Private property closed Details

Some areas are on private land or are accessed via private land. Please refrain from climbing in the area pending landowner conflicts are resolved.

Access Issue: Private property with public access. Be mindful to keep climbing accessible!! Details

While the access to this area is public, please stay on existing trails when heading to this area, land owners in the upper valley are concerned about the formation for spider paths. There have also been occasional run ins with rangers.

Description

This crag is located above Independence Mine. I has several lines from 5.9 to 5.11. Most of these require some gear. There are plenty of scenic qualities in this area, including the original 1908 mine shaft. Keep in mind that these shafts are very, very unstable and shouldn't be entered.

Getting There

From independence mine parking area head up the paved trail towards the water tunnel. Go through the gap in the railing and onto the "Mill Loop Trail." You can see the crag up above the huge tailings pile. Follow a well defined trail that takes you up the right side of the tailings and then left to the base of the crag.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Independence Crag

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

5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 14 ● Slabbyville Sport, Alpine
5.10a/b 6a+ 19 VI+ 19 E2 5b 12 ● Avoid the Noid Trad, Alpine
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b 9 ● 999 Trad, Alpine
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b 7 ● 24 Karat Trad, Alpine
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b 4 ● TBD Trad, Alpine
5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b PG13 8 ● Harvest Mode Trad, Alpine
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c 6 ● Ivan the Impaler Trad, Alpine