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Pirates' Cove Rock Climbing

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Routes in Pirates' Cove

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	Amina Al-Sirafi S 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Ancient Pirart S 5.11b/c 6c+ 23 VIII- 24 E4 6a
	Blackbeard's Backbreaker T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b PG13
	Captain Blood S 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Crow’s Nest, The S 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Dirty Barnacle V1 5
	Dread Pirate Roberts, The S 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Gold Hunter S 5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b
	In the Maw of the Kraken S 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Pirates of the Carabiner S 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
	Pixel Walks the Plank S 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	She-Pirate's Revenge V1 5
	Sinbad the Sailor S 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Sunken Subie S 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b

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Elevation:	957 ft	292 m
GPS:	37.68062, -83.66133 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Access Issue: CRP Ongoing Development Details

Cliffview Recreational Preserve is located within "The Reserve," which is being actively developed by the land owner for cabins, recreation, etc. Please be courteous to construction workers & machinery. Expect ever-changing road conditions.

Description

Set sail on some awesome, adventurous routes. Whether you’re seeking slab, vertical, or some dry climbs under a roof during a light rain, this little hideout has something for everyone. Boasting great views from atop The Crow’s Nest, and warmup boulders under the roof.

Getting There

Around the corner plus some from The Fed. About 25 mins from the parking lot.

14 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at Pirates' Cove

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

5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b PG13 7 ● Blackbeard's Backbreaker Trad
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b 14 ● Sinbad the Sailor Sport
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 12 ● The Crow’s Nest Sport
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 12 ● In the Maw of the Kraken Sport
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 22 ● The Dread Pirate Roberts Sport
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 12 ● Pixel Walks the Plank Sport
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b 10 ● Amina Al-Sirafi Sport