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Andromeda Buttress Rock Climbing

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Routes in Andromeda Buttress

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	Andromeda Sprain T 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Doctor Hook S 5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c
	Flexible Flakes S 5.10c/d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
	Flying Meat S 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Flying Pete S 5.13- 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E7 6c
	Muffin Man S 5.12+ 7c 28 IX 27 E6 6b
	Old Ironsides S 5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a
	One For Thomas S 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Raging Slob T 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a PG13
	Slow Children playing S 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b

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Access Issue: Private property Details

This area spans more than a mile of cliff line and numerous different property lines. The land owner and farmer that leased the property for crops, has never had an issue with climbers accessing the cliff, which is specifically home to the crack route known as Andromeda, by skirting along the edge of the field and not disturbing the crops. The park service does not want anyone to get off of the trail. Some property owners, along this section of cliffs, do not want anyone on there property. property owners are protected by Missouri State Law but protect yourself by respecting private property owners rights to shoot. I do not know any better way to safely view the cliff band then by parking in Rocheport, MO then riding a bike, taking a boat, or a small flying device down river, along the Katy Trail.

Description

Lots of tall shade trees provide plenty of shade at all the route staging areas. Most routes follow lines that lead above the Missouri River tree line, so plan your climbs as the season and time of day best fits your comfort zone. Andromeda Sprain Crack is a trad classic marked by a very distinguishable, right-facing dihedral that angles up and to the right more than 95 feet.

Getting There

Most common path to the crag is to bike along the Katy Trail. Pick your point to park and bike from, then head out on the trail today.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Andromeda Buttress

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

5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 29 ● Andromeda Sprain Trad 2 pitches
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a PG13 8 ● Raging Slob Trad
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 27 ● Flying Meat Sport
5.10c/d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b 7 ● Flexible Flakes Sport
5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c 17 ● Doctor Hook Sport
5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a 5 ● Old Ironsides Sport