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Elevation: 5,614 ft 1,711 m
GPS: 35.06011, -106.4883
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This small granite TR area faces north and is hidden from view behind some trees. There are 5 anchors and 6 basic routes.  Routes can be set from the top by approaching from the right.  There are a couple of single bolts back from the edge for setting safety.  The area is named for an old theme park which was once located a bit north of the crag on old Route 66.  

 https://www.hiddennewmexico.com/blog/little-beaver-town

PRESENTATION: 60th Anniversary of Little Beaver Town Old West Theme Park

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There are two parking options and approach trails. Both approach trails are documented on the Mountain Project map.

OPTION 1: GPS Coordinates: 35.065196, -106.486809
Park along the road on Route 66 just east of Carmellia Dr and west of the RoofCare building. From the parking lot, hike across the empty lot and connect to the trail at the southwest end of the lot. You’re headed towards the dead tree at the right end of the empty lot that you can see from the parking. Follow the trail down (south) towards the trees and arroyo. You’ll eventually see the top of the cliff in front of you below the power lines. As you near the last downhill section, follow the trail as it traverses left into the arroyo. Then turn right and follow the arroyo a short distance to a fence. Just before the fence turn left on a path that leads into the trees and follow it to the base of the cliff.

OPTION 2: GPS Coordinates: 35.062543, -106.481576
Park at the large turnout on Rt. 66 about 1 mile east of Tramway Blvd and Central Ave. The parking is just past the American Society of Radiologic Technologists building on the right if driving eastbound. From the parking lot, hike downhill into the arroyo, turn right at a fence and enter the Albuquerque Open Space. Walk west down the arroyo keeping mostly on the north side trails for roughly a half mile. Look for power lines on the hill to your left above the cliff. You'll come to a fence crossing the arroyo just before the houses, turn left on a path into the trees just before the fence and follow it to the cliff. 

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Classic Climbing Routes at Little Beaver Town

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b PG13
 5
Left Wink
Trad
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
 7
Stay Open
Trad
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 24
You'll Put Yer Eye Out
Trad, TR
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 30
Red Ryder
Sport, TR
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 9
El Colibri
Trad, TR
5.9- 5c 17 VI 16 HVS 4c
 18
Little Beaver
TR
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 25
Stampede
Sport, TR
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Left Wink
 5
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b PG13 Trad
Stay Open
 7
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b Trad
You'll Put Yer Eye Out
 24
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Trad, TR
Red Ryder
 30
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Sport, TR
El Colibri
 9
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad, TR
Little Beaver
 18
5.9- 5c 17 VI 16 HVS 4c TR
Stampede
 25
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Sport, TR
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