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Block Area Bouldering

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Areas in Block Area

Block, The 0 / 0 / 0 / 10 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 10

Rift Boulder, The 0 / 0 / 0 / 5 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 5

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Elevation:	692 ft	211 m
GPS:	43.80301, -71.84176 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Description

This is a decent sized cluster of boulders. Many have yet to be climbed or haven't been climbed in the past decade. The two main boulders in this area that receive any attention are The Rift Boulder and The Block. The Block sees a lot of attention and houses several excellent problems and an old school classic eliminate called "The Block Problem".

Getting There

Hike in to the Entrance Boulders, then continue west on the main trail. This trail will bring you right to the Umbrella Boulder. Once at this large overhanging boulder, take a right and follow the trail up the hill. The Block will be the most recognizable boulder in the area and it will be well chalked.

An additional way to access this area is by going to "Bobby's Problem" at the Entrance Boulders, Turning around and walking 20 yards up the hill. There is a large boulder on the left. This is The Rift Boulder and there are several climbs on this side of the boulder, one can walk around this block and access The Block boulder or access the Core Cluster of the Upper Black Jacks.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Block Area

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

V1 5 6 ● The Rift Boulder Rift Boulder
V4-5 6B+ 6 ● Skipping the Bull Boulder Block
V5 6C 50 ● The Cock Block Boulder Block
V5 6C 4 ● Fifty-five and a Brewski Boulder Rift Boulder
V6 7A 45 ● Knock Your Block Off Boulder Block
V7- 7A+ 8 ● Unblocked Boulder Block
V9- 7C 34 ● The Block Problem Boulder Block