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Elevation: 997 ft 304 m
GPS: 48.45368, -122.62924
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Shared By: Daniel Chode Rider on Jun 6, 2021 · Updates
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Description Suggest change

Powerline is a sunny wall with great rock quality. It is often subjected to death by top rope on the many 5.10 sport routes clustered close together. Most are slightly less than vertical on sharp crimps and jugs, and there are a couple crack climbs. The wall dries fast but can be a little windy occasionally.

To the left of Powerline are a few other rock bumps hidden in the trees, with several top rope, gear & bolted climbs. These are wind protected and shady, but are often slimy after rain. 

The Cirque is a dramatic cliff below the main Powerline Wall with some uniquely exposed climbs.

Lethal Weapon, Intimidator & False Impressions are some of Erie's classic moderate sport routes, Green Thumb at Crack Wall is a historic 5.7 crack, and Lord of Creation is an extremely exposed bolted route for the grade.

Getting There Suggest change

Take the Sunset Trail a few minutes west from the parking lot junction, then turn right when above the cliffs. A class 2-3 ramp (treacherous when wet but otherwise easy) leads diagonally down to meet the Sunset Trail again. Go west for Crack Wall and east for the main Powerline Wall, and the junction with the Cirque trail.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Powerline Area

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 59
Green Thumb
Trad, TR
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 78
As You Wish
Sport
5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 55
Lord of Creation
Sport
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 195
False Impressions
Sport
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 69
Unrealistic Expectations (The Si…
Sport
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 62
Thumbs Up
Sport, TR
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 79
Neverending Story
Sport
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 91
Milk Dud
Sport
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
 71
Lasting Impressions
Sport
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 163
Intimidator
Sport
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 5
Exodus
Trad
5.10a/b 6a+ 19 VI+ 19 E2 5b
 80
Terminator
Sport
5.10b/c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
 10
Bryan Burdo Meets the Orgasmatro…
Sport
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
 49
Flight Risk
Sport
5.10c/d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
 87
Lethal Weapon
Sport
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Green Thumb (b) Crack Wall
 59
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Trad, TR
As You Wish (c) Powerline Wall
 78
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Sport
Lord of Creation (d) The Cirque
 55
5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Sport
False Impressions (c) Powerline Wall
 195
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Sport
Unrealistic Expectations (T… (c) Powerline Wall
 69
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Sport
Thumbs Up (b) Crack Wall
 62
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Sport, TR
Neverending Story (c) Powerline Wall
 79
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Sport
Milk Dud (c) Powerline Wall
 91
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Sport
Lasting Impressions (c) Powerline Wall
 71
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a Sport
Intimidator (c) Powerline Wall
 163
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Sport
Exodus (d) The Cirque
 5
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Trad
Terminator (c) Powerline Wall
 80
5.10a/b 6a+ 19 VI+ 19 E2 5b Sport
Bryan Burdo Meets the Orgas… (d) The Cirque
 10
5.10b/c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Sport
Flight Risk (c) Powerline Wall
 49
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Sport
Lethal Weapon (c) Powerline Wall
 87
5.10c/d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b Sport
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