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Quartz Crack Face Rock Climbing
Routes in Quartz Crack Face
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Diagonal, The T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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Diagonal: Left Finish T 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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Diagonal: Right Finish, The T 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a |
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Epicormic T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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Flight of the Manatee S 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b |
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Gatekeeper T 5.12b/c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b PG13 |
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Peace and Plugging T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b PG13 |
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Pub Crawl 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b R |
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Public Indecency T 5.12b/c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b |
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Quartz Crack T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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Quartz Crack Roof T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a C2 |
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| Elevation: | 2,361 ft | 720 m |
| GPS: |
44.55765, -72.79535 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
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| Shared By: | John Gassel on Aug 10, 2016 · Updates | |
| Admins: | Jason Hayden, Kristen Fiore, Luc-514 |
Description
If you enjoy being gawked at by tourists, this is the place to climb! The main parking lot in the notch offers a great view of this impressive section of rock. It's big, steep, and has huge roofs near the top.
Most of the routes (including the namesake Quartz Crack 5.9) on this wall come in at the sub 5.10 level, but shouldn't be underestimated. The protection is generally pretty good, but there can be mandatory run-outs on easier ground.
The wall faces southeast and gets sun from the morning through the greater part of the day. Storms can roll in even on a bluebird day in the notch.
Most of the popular routes on the wall will have new bolted rappel options to bail. However, once you top out on the cliff, you'll have to hike off [climber's right] a ways to find the rappel.
Most of the routes (including the namesake Quartz Crack 5.9) on this wall come in at the sub 5.10 level, but shouldn't be underestimated. The protection is generally pretty good, but there can be mandatory run-outs on easier ground.
The wall faces southeast and gets sun from the morning through the greater part of the day. Storms can roll in even on a bluebird day in the notch.
Most of the popular routes on the wall will have new bolted rappel options to bail. However, once you top out on the cliff, you'll have to hike off [climber's right] a ways to find the rappel.
Getting There
Ideally, park in the large lot just off to the side of the stone hut near the top of the notch. Look up! You'll see the Quartz Crack area towering above you.
From the parking lot following the hiking trail for 100 yards until you see a sign indicating the end of the hiking trail. Scramble up one of a few easy gullies from here to the base. You'll want to trend a bit right early on. If you picked the right gully, it will deposit you on the left side of the face you want to climb. Otherwise you'll have to thrash right a bit. You won't be the first, don't worry. I'm sure you'll find the proper trail on the descent!
From the parking lot following the hiking trail for 100 yards until you see a sign indicating the end of the hiking trail. Scramble up one of a few easy gullies from here to the base. You'll want to trend a bit right early on. If you picked the right gully, it will deposit you on the left side of the face you want to climb. Otherwise you'll have to thrash right a bit. You won't be the first, don't worry. I'm sure you'll find the proper trail on the descent!
Classic Climbing Routes at Quartz Crack Face
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