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Elevation:	1,816 ft	554 m
GPS:	47.43629, -121.66802 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	Daniel Chode Rider on Jun 9, 2021 · Updates
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Description

Large, mysterious cave and wall 0.4 miles above Substation. The wall was purposely left out of early guide books and therefore has no reliable documentation. The largest roof is enormous and contains two Josh Simoneaux 5.14s. The other bolt lines are mostly forgotten Bryan Burdo, Mike Orr and C. P. Little routes of varying grade and bolt quality. In recent years dry toolers have been doing a bit of climbing here.

From Wayne: I would suggest that up to 80% of the best lines are bolted, and overall at least 50% of the rock is developed. The bolts should be considered suspect because of their age.

Getting There

Head up to Substation and follow the trail that heads south from the left end of the crag. Follow it above Write-off Rock and Baby Squish Rock. You'll reach another small undocumented Crag and the trail has a short scramble to an opening with good views of the Nevermind headwall. Continue up the hill further until you reach the incredibly obvious cave with old hanging ropes and hardware everywhere.