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Trash Can Crag

Michigan > Upper Peninsula > Marquette (and Centra…

Description

This is a nice 40’ tall quartzite crag situated next to a seasonal stream. It also has a very short 1 minute approach. Crag faces east and gets excellent sun the first part of the day. Crag is still being established, so expect some occasional loose rock.

Getting There

The easiest access is from 480. It is between 553 and 35. Turn into the Marquette dump. Take the road passing the dump (dump on the left). The road will turn to dirt. The first fork you encounter, stay right. Turning left is gated. Continue on the road and take the next left. The crag will be on your left in about .1 miles after crossing a small stream. You can park at the power line, or 1-2 cars can park at the crag. Do not block the road.

Routes from Left to Right

5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 3
● Hazardous Waste
Sport
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 1
● White Trash Party
Sport
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
 3
● Get off the Couch, Oscar the Grouch
Sport
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
 4
● Dumpster Fire
Sport
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
 3
● Trash Compactor
Sport
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 1
● . . . Another Man’s Treasure
Trad
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
● Hazardous Waste
 3
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Sport
● White Trash Party
 1
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Sport
● Get off the Couch, Oscar th…
 3
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c Sport
● Dumpster Fire
 4
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a Sport
● Trash Compactor
 3
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Sport
● . . . Another Man’s Treasure
 1
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Trad

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Routes will all be equipped with lower off hardware
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Directions were a bit confusing for me and my partner. Maybe this will help someone figure out the last bit of driving. There's a left turn after the power line. Then you follow the ride line I drew and cross the stream (blue).
[Hide Photo] Directions were a bit confusing for me and my partner. Maybe this will help someone figure out the last bit of driving. There's a left turn after the power line. Then you follow the ride line I dre…
Left side routes: Blue is Hazardous Waster and Yellow is White Trash Party
[Hide Photo] Left side routes: Blue is Hazardous Waster and Yellow is White Trash Party
Right Side Routes. Yellow is Oscar the Grouch, Red is Dumpster Fire, and Blue is Trash Compactor
[Hide Photo] Right Side Routes. Yellow is Oscar the Grouch, Red is Dumpster Fire, and Blue is Trash Compactor

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Matt S
Traverse City, MI
[Hide Comment] A nice little addition to the Marquette collection. Quick approach and good atmosphere. Jun 9, 2024