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Elevation: 1,647 ft 502 m
GPS: 47.65445, -120.72956
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Shared By: Hangdog Hank on Apr 27, 2025
Admins: Hangdog Hank, Jon Nelson, Zachary Winters, Mitchell McAuslan
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This is the large block of schist you encounter when walking west through the picnic area. It holds a moderate few problems and is a good spot for warming up.

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Walk west from the Swiftwater parking area this giant block of schist is less than 20 meters from the parking area Very visible and hard to miss.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Schisthead

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V2 5+
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● Schisthead
Boulder
V2 5+
 4
● Schisthead Traverse
Boulder
V3 6A
 16
● Schisthead Variation
Boulder
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● Schisthead
 68
V2 5+ Boulder
● Schisthead Traverse
 4
V2 5+ Boulder
● Schisthead Variation
 16
V3 6A Boulder
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