worst sport crags in US.

I noticed Birdsboro is getting alot of recognition. I haven't climbed many other places so I don't have much to compare if to. But I did have a bad experience there that kind of makes me nervous to go back. Lots of kids partying on top of the one cliff were throwing rocks on us as we climbed below while also threatening us and hitting my one friend with a rock in the head. Aside from this I always thought it was a great place to climb. The climbing association for the quarry was absolutley awesome in helping resolve the issue that day. Still hesitant to go back since it seems to be a regular issue.

Birdsboro is without a doubt a chossy dump.

However, this may be the worst "sport crag" anywhere in America

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Paul Hutton wrote:LA Pagoda in Sicily. Cliff Drive in KC,MO.

So happy to see my hometown crag on here.

The worst sport crag is Cave Rock, NV. Why? Because it was a good crag that got closed. Same goes for Williamson Rock (CA), and all the closed private land around the Southeast.

Another interesting contender for worst crag is the various cliffs that have been destroyed by fire. Cochiti Mesa, etc.

Eric Carlos wrote:Colorado has too many climbers and not enough rock so every chosspile that is out there gets developed. There is a ton of garbage rock.

Its not that Colorado doesn't have enough good rock. Just that most of the good stuff is really far from the road. Most of the stuff near the road in the Denver area is pretty bad though.

Colorado climbers *do* (as a group) refuse to walk, which is advantageous when they venture to other states that have better rock closer to the road. If you're willing to walk a little further, you can always avoid the Colorado crowds.

Brian Scoggins wrote: Its not that Colorado doesn't have enough good rock. Just that most of the good stuff is really far from the road. Most of the stuff near the road in the Denver area is pretty bad though. Colorado climbers *do* (as a group) refuse to walk, which is advantageous when they venture to other states that have better rock closer to the road. If you're willing to walk a little further, you can always avoid the Colorado crowds.

I don't think it's Colorado climbers, but sport climbers in general do not like to walk. It kind of defeats the definition of sport climbing if the approach takes you more than say 20-30 min.

doligo wrote: I don't think it's Colorado climbers, but sport climbers in general do not like to walk. It kind of defeats the definition of sport climbing if the approach takes you more than say 20-30 min.

Does not stop people in Ten Sleep or Wild Iris

Brian Scoggins wrote: Does not stop people in Ten Sleep or Wild Iris

I haven't been to Wild Iris, but at TS more popular crags are 15 min approach max, unless you're not used to the altitude... Also, being from CO, doesn't stop climbers from walking 40 min to FCR.

doligo wrote: It kind of defeats the definition of sport climbing if the approach takes you more than say 20-30 min.

Yeah, like Ceuse. No sport climbing up there.

It isn't really a sport crag but...

Carderrock MD

The slickest rock on the planet, super short routes and just not much fun.

Birdsboro isn't so bad, I've only seen one person die there and another lose a toe. Logtown, Ohio does suck though and is definitely not the "Yosemite of Ohio" well maybe it actually is...

JJNS wrote:The Puoux outside of Glenwood Springs. The name says it all. It's kinda like the Buoux in France regurgitated this road cut chose pile.

+1 for the Puoux ! It's a nice spot for the lungs to take in airborne brake liner particulates when you are feeling deficient.

JoeCrawford wrote:yoesmite. All that rock and like only 5 sport routes.

That is hilarious!

TKeagle wrote: +1 for the Puoux ! It's a nice spot for the lungs to take in airborne brake liner particulates when you are feeling deficient.

climbing friend,

yes, this place puoux is horrible ... also with the chipping, the polishing, the chossing, the angry teenager, the routes ugly as the butt, and dangerous noobs practicing colorado mountain college self rescue on 40' "multiple pitch" climb..

I'm just going to leave this here...

Seward Highway

You all have nothing!

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Hunter McPherson wrote:North Table Mountain in Golden, CO. Looks like it used to be badass but it's so easily accessible every route is so polished you couldn't climb with ice picks.

I used to climb at Table Mtn 25 years ago and it was pretty good. I agree that it has gotten polished but my biggest complaint when I go there now is the crowds and the groups that hang top ropes and stay on one route all day

If you think North Table is worth mentioning in a conversation about the worst sport crags in the country you're insane. Step back and recognize how absurdly lucky you are that the worst crag you have is North Table.

Awww, you only have 400 routes to choose from and your crag is climbable 12 months a year with 100 mile views from the top? That sounds awful! I feel so bad for you that people leave their toprope up all day and the holds are polished. Give me a break.

Meanwhile the best some people get is quarried rock buried under moss and choss with rusty bolts, 3 routes to choose from, and graffiti everywhere.

But man, those crowds at North Table sure do suck...

climbing friend,

movement denver

"If you think North Table is worth mentioning in a conversation about the worst sport crags in the country you're insane. Step back and recognize how absurdly lucky you are that the worst crag you have is North Table. Awww, you only have 400 routes to choose from and your crag is climbable 12 months a year with 100 mile views from the top? That sounds awful! I feel so bad for you that people leave their toprope up all day and the holds are polished. Give me a break. Meanwhile the best some people get is quarried rock buried under moss and choss with rusty bolts, 3 routes to choose from, and graffiti everywhere. But man, those crowds at North Table sure do suck...</quote"

I actually like Table Mtn when it's not crowded. Even then, it's still ok. The holds are more polished than they used to be but I still enjoy climbing there. I did not suggest that it's anywhere near the worst in CO, let alone the country. Was just responded to someone else's post.
Sarcastic response not necessary.

Some fun routes, but Riverside Quarry.... Watch from the crag as your car gets robbed. Watch a piece of junk pushed off the top whistle past you (which happened to be one of those battery powered kid's jeeps that toddlers can drive). Dodge a full water bottle tossed off the top, or falling rock. Take your pick.

Frustration Creek is a close second for falling things.