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Abominable Boulder Climbing

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Routes in Abominable Boulder

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	Abominable Traverse V3-4 6A+
	Afternoon Delight V4+ 6B+ PG13
	Afternoon Direct V4 6B PG13
	In the Presence of Greatness V1 5 PG13
	Innocuous V6 7A PG13
	Offwidth Problem V0-1 4+
	Ped Xing V2 5+
	Zach Galifianakis V2 5+

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Elevation:	901 ft	275 m
GPS:	39.91477, -83.85391 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Description

This is the boulder approximately 50 feet right of Roadside Distraction in the Overpass Area. The boulder stays well shaded and feels somewhat secluded as many climbers don't make the trip down the path to get to these climbs, but you will hear more of the highway sounds from the nearby highway. Depending on what face you are climbing, you should have safe landing zones with pads. The west facing side of the boulder tends to get sun in the afternoon and provides some very challenging, highball boulder opportunities. Watch out for glass on this side as this area still needs some cleanup (if you are in the area, bring a bucket and help do your part)!

For more information about the Abominable Boulder, check out the MRG bouldering guide created by Cole Musial: MRG Pocket Guide

Getting There

After walking past the kiosk and down the stairs to the main railroad path, turn right and follow the main path approximately .5 miles down. You'll pass many of the popular walls (Clear Creek Crag, Dad's Wall, and Amusement Wall) along the way. You'll pass some larger undeveloped walls (many of these are not park property if they are further back off the trail). Once you start to hear the sound of the cars driving on 68, you are probably close. The boulder will be on the right and approximately 15 feet tall. The Overpass Area (with classics like Smokey) will be just ahead about 50-100 feet on the right. If you see this wall (and the Overpass that helps it get its name), you've gone a little too far.