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Elevation: 218 ft
GPS: 45.55144, -122.56622
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Description

Mean Street is set apart from the rest of the cliffs at Rocky Butte because the waterfall (seasonal) nearly drowns out the sound of the freeway and creates an almost pleasant atmosphere.

Mean Street is between Warrior Wall (around the #3 Marker) and Toothpick Wall (#2 Marker). From the top, this section is indicated by the chain link fence and guardrail along the road, which protects from the sharp drop-off. There is no upper cliff-side trail to use here.

Getting There

Like all the areas at Rocky Butte, If it's your first time, take the perimeter trail that begins at the far end of the church parking lot and hike east til you reach a sharp bend at the freeway, then walk back northwest along the freeway until you see the water drainage creek (10 minutes?). IF you're a seasoned Rocky Butte climber take the 4th class scramble "Guardrail Descent Trail" then hike skiers Left when you reach the bottom of the cliff band.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Mean Street

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
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● Ranger Danger
Trad, TR
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
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● Highway Star
Trad, TR
5.11a/b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
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● Telegraph Road
Sport, TR
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
● Ranger Danger
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5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a Trad, TR
● Highway Star
 3
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Trad, TR
● Telegraph Road
 3
5.11a/b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c Sport, TR
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Landmark at base of Mean Street
Landmark at base of Mean Street
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Trio of trees offers the best anchor for Claymation and Vaudeville. Can be found by walking past the Blueberry Jam tree anchor & continuing the cliffside trail. Consider a redirect from these for Claymation.
Trio of trees offers the best anchor for Clayma…
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Take the guardrail descent trail all the way down to the last step ladder. If you walk onto the ledge above Simple Twist and look left, you'll spot these anchors. Get to these from the top down and there are some backup trees you can use
Take the guardrail descent trail all the way do…
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At the guardrail trail top, go straight instead of down. Step one big ledge down. To the right is a steep ladder to a wide ledge at the top of these routes. Anchors to Ranger Danger and Telegraph Road are close. Getting to Highway Star anchors is tricky
At the guardrail trail top, go straight instead…
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At the top of the guardrail trail, walk forward instead of down. These two trees offer the best backups to get to the bolt anchors for the right side of the Freeway Wall. They are about 15-20 feet back from the wall and can reach the 4 rightmost climbs
At the top of the guardrail trail, walk forward…
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Original guidebook
Original guidebook
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Original guidebook
Original guidebook
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At the guardrail trail start heading down. You'll see this tree which offers the best anchor for the left side of the Freeway Wall. This is about 15 feet from the back from the wall and can reach 4 of the leftmost climbs
At the guardrail trail start heading down. You'…
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