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Elevation: 8,497 ft
GPS: 40.71159, -105.75543
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Creamy white, calcite covered granite and bright orange streaks make Vista Crag some of the prettiest rock in the canyon. However, climbing at Vista Crag tends to be very strenuous and hard for the grade. The drive is far, the hike is long and steep, but the rock quality and the views make it all worth it. If you like hard sport climbing on the best rock in the canyon, Vista Crag is waiting for you.

You'll likely be the only ones there.

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From Ted's Place, drive 41.5 miles and park in a small pulloff on either side of the road and a green gate with a DOW sign. Do not park in front of the access gate, and be sure to park completely off the highway. If the parking lot is full, a larger pulloff with ample space can be found about 0.2 miles farther up the road.

A faint but cairned trail switchbacks up the hillside eventually traversing back across to Vista Crag itself.

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Beware of ticks here in the spring!

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Classic Climbing Routes at Vista Crag

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
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Vista Cruiser
Sport
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
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Big Bad Beav
Sport
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
 5
Easy Eukie
Sport
5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c
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Eukie Extension
Sport
5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c
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Eukie Arete
Sport
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Vista Cruiser
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5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c Sport
Big Bad Beav
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5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a Sport
Easy Eukie
 5
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a Sport
Eukie Extension
 4
5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c Sport
Eukie Arete
 4
5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c Sport
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