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North Face Rock Climbing

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Routes in North Face

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	Ding Ding Dong S 5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
	French Roast S 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
	Janus S 5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
	Le dièdre de Mckinny S 5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b
	Mckinny directe S 5.12d 7c 28 IX 28 E6 6b
	Merricka S 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
	Petit Breton S 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
	Sketchy Foks S 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	TRyangle S 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
	Zerb Zerb S 5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a

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Description

Some of the best rock at Little Russia is found on the stream carved North Face (which doesn't actually quite face north). The sector is always cold, and belaying/keeping your rope dry can be a logistical challenge due to the creek running along its base. Routes are generally vertical and feature easy slab top outs.

Communicate your rap/lowering plan with your belayer before leaving the deck. Count on your belayer not being able to hear you at the chains, the creek is deafening!

The wall leaks in early season and after heavy rain.

Getting There

From the parking lot, head up the trail on the East/North side of the creek. Take the well worn trail, branching left (signed) on a well worn trail that cuts a side slope before dropping back to the creek. Cross the creek just before it enters the canyon and pick up the trail on the other side. It will deposit you at The Overhang.

This sector is just around the corner from The Overhang (creek side) on the same block of rock.

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Classic Climbing Routes at North Face

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

5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b 4 ● TRyangle Sport
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c 4 ● Sketchy Foks Sport
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a 5 ● Merricka Sport