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Elevation: 7,785 ft 2,373 m
GPS: 40.43421, -105.38849
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Shared By: Ken Duncan on May 30, 2016
Admins: Leo Paik, John McNamee, Frances Fierst, Monty, Monomaniac, Tyler KC
Warning Access Issue: Access issue - Monastery, Cedar Park, Combat Rock, etc. - open since 2023 DetailsDrop down

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This is the left and upper portion of Main Crag. It lies above an upward-angling trough that passes through a tunnel behind Totem Tower. The trough ultimately reaches the large notch that splits the top of Main Crag. Routes on the far left and those starting in the trough close to Totem Tower stay shaded in the morning.

Getting There Suggest change

Follow the approach trail to Main/West Crags. At the double cairns, continue heading up and left over a big down tree towards West Crag. In approximately 100 yards, you will be below a large "nose". This is The Shnoz. Head up to the cliff, and to reach routes to the right, follow the cairns heading up the trough.

To reach routes to the left, continue up the West Crag Trail and cut back to the west side of the cliff.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Upper Tier Main Crag

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c PG13
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Summit Fever
Trad 2 pitches
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
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Blue Plate Special
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5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
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Table 4 2
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5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
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The Outer Edge
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Summit Fever
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5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c PG13 Trad 2 pitches
Blue Plate Special
 4
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad
Table 4 2
 7
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Trad
The Outer Edge
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5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c Trad
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