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Open Gates Boulder Climbing

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Routes in A: Open Gates Boulder

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	Chocolate and Cheese V1 5
	Double Rainbow V3 6A
	Flugelhorn V6 7A
	Gatekeeper V7 7A+
	Kung Fury V8 7B
	Open Gates V5 6C
	Vomitorium V4 6B

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Elevation:	701 ft	214 m
GPS:	37.61992, -89.41143 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	Greg Barbosa on Mar 15, 2015 · Updates
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Description

Like many of the boulders at the Holies, this one has recently seen some development and now offers one of the most popular moderates in the area. That being said, there's clearly still more potential yet to be sussed out.

Getting There

Take the trail straight down the hill from the Vulture's Nest area. This overhanging boulder will appear on your right. Follow the trail around the backside to find several steep, nicely featured climbs.

7 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at Open Gates Boulder

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

V3 6A 98 ● Double Rainbow Boulder
V5 6C 105 ● Open Gates Boulder
V6 7A 24 ● Flugelhorn Boulder
V7 7A+ 8 ● Gatekeeper Boulder