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The Old Zoo (CLOSED) Rock Climbing
Routes in The Old Zoo (CLOSED)
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Animal Husbandry S 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c |
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Armadillo S 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b |
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Aviary S 5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b |
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Cannonball S 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c |
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Chimp S 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b |
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Edgehog S 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c |
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Eye of the Liger S 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a |
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Geezers Go Sport S 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c |
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Hippocrite S 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a |
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Jailbird S 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b |
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Live Action T 5.9- 5c 17 VI 16 HVS 4c |
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Lynx Jinx S 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a |
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Monkey in the Middle S 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c |
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Moth to a Flame S 5.12+ 7c 28 IX 27 E6 6b |
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On Beyond Zebra! S 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c |
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One Brick Shy S 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b |
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Put Me In The Zoo S 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a |
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Scar Tissue S 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a |
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Skin The Cat S 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c |
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Spiral Snake S 5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b |
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Two-Way Petting Zoo S 5.12d 7c 28 IX 28 E6 6b |
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Zookeeper S 5.14a 8b+ 32 X+ 32 E8 7a |
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Zoolander S 5.14d 9a 35 XI 36 E10 7c |
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Zoology S 5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b |
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Zootopia S 5.14a/b 8c 33 X+ 33 E9 7b |
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| Elevation: | 1,051 ft | 320 m |
| GPS: |
37.73201, -83.66185 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
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| Shared By: | Jason Halladay on Sep 22, 2015 · Updates | |
| Admins: | Shirtless Mike, DrRockso RRG, Luke Cornejo, Billy Simek |
Access Issue: The Zoo property has been closed indefinitely by the landowner
Details
1/2/2025 -- Please respect the wishes of the landowner. The Zoo, New Zoo, & Bird Cage sector are closed effective immediately. NO TRESPASSING.
Description
The Old Zoo is probably best know for a pair of short, classic 5.12a routes right next to each other with each route climbing markedly different from the other. Hippocrite involves big moves on mostly all big good holds. Scar Tissue serves up steeper, more sustained climbing on smaller but still great holds.
This area is a large amphitheater that faces mostly north but because the wall curves, you can chase sun/shade pretty well. Many of the better routes stay dry in rain.
This area is a large amphitheater that faces mostly north but because the wall curves, you can chase sun/shade pretty well. Many of the better routes stay dry in rain.
Getting There
From the parking area, hike west/southwest towards the river. Apparently there used to be a log crossing over this river but that no longer exists. Take your shoes off, ford the river and find the climber's trail on the other side. Scramble up a very steep, rooty section of trail just right of a side drainage/ravine and continue steeply uphill for another five minutes.
When you reach a small arch at the top of the trail pass through it (or around it to the left) and walk along the base of the wall a short bit and you're there. This area, to the left of the small arch, is the "Old Zoo".
If you go to the right when you reach the small arch, you get to The New Zoo (CLOSED). The New Zoo (CLOSED) is a collection of newer routes. The New Zoo (CLOSED) area begins with the route Sidewinder (5.12b).
If you continue along the wall beyond the The New Zoo (CLOSED), down the hill and down around the cave area, you get to a newer area called the Bird Cage Sector (CLOSED). The Bird Cage Sector (CLOSED) begins with the route Sons of Perdition (5.12a).
When you reach a small arch at the top of the trail pass through it (or around it to the left) and walk along the base of the wall a short bit and you're there. This area, to the left of the small arch, is the "Old Zoo".
If you go to the right when you reach the small arch, you get to The New Zoo (CLOSED). The New Zoo (CLOSED) is a collection of newer routes. The New Zoo (CLOSED) area begins with the route Sidewinder (5.12b).
If you continue along the wall beyond the The New Zoo (CLOSED), down the hill and down around the cave area, you get to a newer area called the Bird Cage Sector (CLOSED). The Bird Cage Sector (CLOSED) begins with the route Sons of Perdition (5.12a).
Classic Climbing Routes at The Old Zoo (CLOSED)
Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
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