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	Be Gay, Do Crime S 5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c
	Blood Diamond S 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
	Bolton Highway (AKA Sawed-Off Pig), The A2+ PG13
	Crimes of Omission S 5.12b/c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b
	Ethically Sourced S 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Interstate Crack T 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c PG13
	Jagged Edge, The T 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
	Mice and Zen S 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
	Release the Hens S 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
	Two Thumbs Down S 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
	Two Tom Turf S 5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a

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Access Issue: Parking and Dogs Details

CRAG-VT has secured a parking lot for the Bolton Dome! Currently there is room for 12 cars. Turn onto Champ Ln. and the parking lot is immediately seen on the left. There are signs to show you where to park. From the lot, walk up to the cliff.

IF THE LOT IS FULL: Park on the SOUTH side of the road clear of any mailboxes and with all tires off the paved portion of the road.

Additionally, no dogs are allowed at Bolton Dome after a few incidents involving neighbors.

Access Issue: Seasonal Raptor Closures for access issues: please review cragvt.org Details

Description

The tallest section of the dome with some of the oldest climbing known to Bolton and excellent new sport climbs added since. Climb the trifecta of Release the Hens (11c), Crimes of Omission (12b), and Be Gay Do Crime (13a) and you'll have ticked three of the best pitches the Dome has to offer. Wash those down with Interstate (11b) and you'll have climbed 16 stars without moving your pack.

Getting There

The tall, obvious wall at the base of the Dome's southern face. Approaching from Champ Lane, trend right once you enter the wooded area at the Dome to access to south face (facing the Interstate). The Crime Scene wall will be looming over you momentarily. If you're not sure you found it, look for a big scoop in the middle of the wall, about 15 feet up.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Main Wall

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

5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a 18 ● The Jagged Edge Trad
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c PG13 29 ● Interstate Crack Trad
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a 80 ● Release the Hens Sport
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a 6 ● Two Tom Turf Sport
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a 16 ● Two Thumbs Down Sport
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a 6 ● Mice and Zen Sport
5.12b/c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b 10 ● Crimes of Omission Sport