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Hemlock Block Proper Rock Climbing

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Routes in Hemlock Block Proper

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	Adventurete S 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
	Bayou Boy S 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Down Not Out S 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Flight of the intruder S 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Slap in the face S 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Swamp Cookie S 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
	Swamp Monster S 5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a
	Tabernacle S 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
	Vertigo S 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a

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Description

Hemlock Block proper refers to the first section of cliff on the South side of the creek the when hiking in. It’s a buttress with routes facing N/NW on one side (Bayou Boy, etc) and W/SW on the other (Tabernacle). That being said, it is morning to all-day shade, depending on the route and time of year. Classics include the outstanding Flight of the Intruder (10c) and Tabernacle (12a). Tabernacle requires a 4th class scramble to access the base of the route, which starts on a ledge. Add a description!

Getting There

Take the main Deep Creek approach trail in the back right corner of the parking lot. Hike downhill for about 10-15 minutes, passing the Cumberland trail as you descend. Before crossing the creek, take a right at an obvious intersection and hike for another 5 minutes, crossing several fallen trees. Walk up a couple tight switchbacks, and find yourself at the base of Hemlock Proper.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Hemlock Block Proper

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5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 49 ● Vertigo Sport
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b 67 ● Bayou Boy Sport
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b 20 ● Slap in the face Sport
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b 23 ● Down Not Out Sport
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b 46 ● Flight of the intruder Sport
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b 24 ● Swamp Cookie Sport
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c 8 ● Adventurete Sport
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a 6 ● Swamp Monster Sport
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a 22 ● Tabernacle Sport