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Rattlesnake Point Rock Climbing

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Routes in Rattlesnake Point

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	Pocket Rescue T,TR 5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Rattlesnake Chimney T,TR 5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c
	Rattlesnake Crack T,TR 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
	Rattlesnake Flake T,TR 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b PG13
	Serpentarium T,TR 5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Tender Trap, The T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b

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Elevation:	1,928 ft	588 m
GPS:	39.64013, -79.82325 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Access Issue: Regarding Local Ethics Details

If you use chalk on the rock, brush it off when you are done. If you use tick marks, brush them off when you are done. Wipe your feet off prior to each climbing attempt. Excess chalk and any dirt, leaves, or mud can polish holds over time. Do not drag your pad from one climb to the next (in order to minimize erosion). And most importantly, Leave No Trace. Pick up your trash and place it in the trash cans at the trail head.

Description

Located on the western end of Rattlesnake Trail, Rattlesnake Point is a quality climbing area with many top rope climbs and a handful of quality trad climbs. The cliff is relatively tall for Coopers, topping out around 50’. The cliff faces southwest and gets sunlight nearly all day making it a great winter climbing area. However, if you haven’t guessed by its name, the area is highly populated by rattlesnakes. This isn’t a concern during the winter but be very cautions climbing here during warmer months.

Getting There

Park at the Rock City Trailhead parking area and follow the Rock City trail to the Rock City Shelter and take a left onto Rattlesnake Trail. Alternatively, there are a few social trails along the Rock City Trail that will drop you in a little closer to the cliff.