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Secret Crag Climbing

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Routes in Secret Crag

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	Buttered Donkeys T,TR 5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a
	Crisp Wall T 5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Echo Location T,TR 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Eventoed Ungulates T,TR 5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a
	First Impressions T,TR 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	For Whom The Hee Haws S 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Hippopotamus T,TR 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
	Pipe Dream TR 5.11c/d 7a 24 VIII 25 E4 6a
	Ring My Bell T,TR 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
	Skinny Pete V0 4
	Step Exit TR 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Stinky Pete TR V3 6A
	Vermont T,TR 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c

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Description

The Secret Crag is a small area near the top of the mountain. Routes here are shorter but condensed well into one area. The are mostly trad climbs with a couple mixed lines and sport routes. Routes range from 5.5 - 5.10 with many moderate to easy climbs. All climbs have top anchors to encourage all levels of climbers to visit. Rock quality is fantastic with a lot of fresh orange texture to enjoy. The crag has great shade and is an easy escape from the sun any day of the year. The secret is out, we hope you all enjoy this addition. -The Donkeys

Getting There

Head up the south climber's loop to middle earth area. Go to the top of middle earth and pass though the popular hallway "The Corridor." Head up the steep terrain and following the faint trails to the left of the low angle slab. Once on the top of the plateau anchors for the routes will be on your left. Walk another 100 feet and then hang left downhill to gain bottom access.

Alternatively, this crag is located directly above Lord of the Rings. From the base of that climb, one can walk around the left side of that formation and end up at the base of this crag.

13 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at Secret Crag

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.

5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a 5 ● Buttered Donkeys Trad, TR
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b 8 ● Ring My Bell Trad, TR
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b 4 ● First Impressions Trad, TR
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b 6 ● For Whom The Hee Haws Sport
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 4 ● Vermont Trad, TR
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 4 ● Echo Location Trad, TR