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Ship Rock Rock Climbing

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Routes in Ship Rock

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	Abandon Ship S 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Beached Whale S 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Blowhole S 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Minute Man S 5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c
	Narwal S 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Sea Legs S 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	She is very gorgeous to me V0+ 4+
	Undertow S 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	White Whale S 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a

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Elevation:	952 ft	290 m
GPS:	39.91523, -83.86115 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Description

Marked by a short, severely overhanging prow (this is where you'll find Minute Man 5.13a). Just around the corner to the right you'll find a fun group of moderate climbs in the 5.8- 5.10 range.

Getting There

Go down the main stairs to the old railroad path (aka Mad River Trail). Turn left and walk down the path for about 100 yards. On the left you'll see the very overhung prow of Ship Rock (Minute Man takes you up the prow). You'll find a set of wooden stairs (with signs for Ship Rock and Mike's Wall) that will take you up to the walls.

The stairs lead to the right side of Mike's Wall. Follow the wall left, walk along the retaining wall, and Ship Rock will start after the crack (left of crack is Ship Rock, right of crack is Mike's Wall). The first route on the right side of Ship Rock is Abandon Ship!

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Classic Climbing Routes at Ship Rock

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

5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 30 ● Sea Legs Sport
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 26 ● Undertow Sport
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 21 ● Beached Whale Sport
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 18 ● Blowhole Sport
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 16 ● Abandon Ship Sport
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a 17 ● White Whale Sport
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b 12 ● Narwal Sport