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Evans Crown Rock Climbing
| Elevation: | 3,099 ft | 945 m |
| GPS: |
-33.53763, 149.93243 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
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| Page Views: | 199 total · 8/month | |
| Shared By: | Matthew Clawson on Jan 13, 2024 | |
| Admins: | Dan Flynn |
Description
Two hours from Sydney and 40 minutes from the heart of the blue mountains you can find the granite crags of Tarana, and most notably Evans Crown. Evans crown offers over 100 routes in a mixture of styles and potential for much more development. The cliffs are somewhat slabby by nature, on mostly good quality granite, though some of the routes have been reclaimed by moss and lichen. Though the cliffs have many "sport" climbs, it is worth noting that these pitches are significantly more runout than the routes in the neighboring blue mountains. Many pitches are quite thrilling for this reason, so it is wise to get a feel for the angle and grades on easier terrain.
Getting There
From Sydney drive over the Blueys on the Great Western Highway towards Lithgow. As you reach the outskirts of Lithgow, turn left at the petrol station onto Magpie Hollow (Rydal) Rd towards, and then past, Lake Lyell. After about 10.5km, turn right and then almost immediately left at a T-intersection onto Sodwalls-Tarana Rd. Follow this road about 10km through Sodwalls until turning sharp left onto the dirt Honeysuckle Falls Rd.
Stop 1.5km along Honeysuckle Falls Rd at the small parking area with a sign "Evans Crown Nature Reserve".
Head up the well-formed track for about 20 minutes until you hit the signposted intersection at the top. The unformed track to the left will immediately bring you to the front of Deckout Buttress.
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