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Cliffs Beyond Difficulty Rock Climbing

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No Difficulty Here S 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a

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Elevation:	7,978 ft	2,432 m
GPS:	42.14445, -106.47762 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Description

This limestone cliff sport climbing area is about 7 miles NW of Difficulty, WY.

Best climbing season: mornings in Summer and as temps lower in fall the afternoons in the sun may be fine.

Safety: Safety trumps Leaving No Trace in this area. You will find hangers on bolts.

Although only one climb is written up -- posted; there are 18 limestone climbs at the Cliffs Beyond Difficulty along its west facing cliff. The easiest climb 5.6 is on the far right and goes to the big caves. The hardest climb 5.12b is on the left end. The rest of the climbs range from 0ne 5.8 to mostly 10's and 11's . Lengths very from 50' to 75' and are well bolted with ram horn top anchors.

Getting There

Off the central section of WY 77 take Carbon County 102 west to the BLM Loop Rd 3115 that goes into the Shirley Mountains. Whether you come from the east, west, north or south drive the loop clockwise for a shorter approach to the Cliffs Beyond Difficulty. The climbing cliff is visible for only a short portion of BLM Loop 3115 road despite it is only 0.3 mile from it at the overlook.