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Darkside Bouldering

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Areas in Darkside

Upper Darkside 0 / 0 / 0 / 66 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 66

Center Darkside 0 / 0 / 0 / 68 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 68

Lower Darkside 0 / 0 / 0 / 36 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 36

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Elevation:	1,637 ft	499 m
GPS:	36.56543, -82.20147 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	Aaron Parlier on Nov 22, 2019
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Description

Mostly North-facing boulders and crags, except for a few pockets of boulders in the Gaslands.

On the opposite side of the gorge/creek from the Lightside Area of Jay's. This side is predominantly shady and gets far less sun than the its opposite Lightside. If its rains or snows, expect far longer dry times. Lots of boulders, many short crags.

Getting There

Hike in as per normal from the paved road at whatever pull-off point is shortest. Drop in, cross the creek, get after it. Alternate is the gas well road from Gaslands Boulders, but thats equally long and more unknown at this point.

170 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at Darkside

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

V3 6A 4 ● Gas-a-Lean Boulder Upper Darkside > Gasland > Ultra Boulder
V5 6C 4 ● Rite of Passage Boulder Center Darkside > Passage Boulder
V6 7A 4 ● Darkside Roof Boulder Center Darkside > Darkside Boulder