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The Warmup Wall. Go left, go right, go in circles... so many holds to choose from. Some obvious lines when chalk is present. Right top out is easier than left top out. Probably all go V2-3? This rock sees no sun when trees are in bloom and takes forever to dry. If you're not catching the theme here, let me repeat: don't climb on wet rock here!
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I only say it because it needs to be said; DO NOT climb on wet rock here. We have worked too hard as a community to save this land. If you arrive and the rock is wet, or even the slightest bit damp, walk away from it. Do something else, go somewhere else. Don't be the person that didn't heed that warning and breaks a hold because you were impatient. We now have a parking lot at the end of Old Wagon Rd. Go down Old Wagon Rd, continue straight on the gravel road to the locked gate, use the code 0515 to open the gate, lock it behind you going in and out. There is an obvious trail from the parking lot to the old angle road, when you get there, go left downhill. You'll see a trail go off to the right, that leads towards the River Boulder. Or, continue on to the left to approach the Warmup Wall and Pocket Hercules area. Many other problems and areas not on this map. Only going with what I know for sure. Someday, more beta will be shared by those in the know. Have fun, be safe, respect this area. It took more work than you know by more people than will be credited for us to be able to climb here today. Thank you to those who came before me, I'm forever indebted to your efforts.
Lynn on Pocket Hercules; V7. Start hold broke 2014, not sure if it changed grade. Sit start, big move to sharp pocket, bigger move to sharper pocket, then the fun begins. Left variation is Left of Hercules or Hercules Left or something; V4. Similar start, move left through obvious chalked holds and mega pocket. Do not climb wet rock! This problem is a clear example of what will happen if you do. Wet sandstone breaks. Damp sandstone breaks. Leave it alone. Go somewhere else! Don't know history of these problems.
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Sean Foster
Sep 17, 2014
“The Warmup Wall. Go left, go right, go in circles... so many holds to choose from. Some obvious lines when chalk is present. Right top out is easier than left top out. Probably all go V2-3? This rock sees no sun when trees are in bloom and takes forever to dry. If you're not catching the theme here, let me repeat: don't climb on wet rock here!”  

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Throwing down on Pocket Hercules.
Zack Hitz sticking the Nose.
The family that boulders together... Gezel clan, Fall 2013
Panic Arête.
Warmup wall.
Levi on All For V4 - see other picture for description. Left of this problem is Panic Arete, V5. Dotted line is approximate route. Wipe off your feet before every attempt, this problem is over a sand bar. Climbing with sandy shoes will degrade the rock quality, don't do it! Sometimes can't be climbed due to water levels. Don't climb wet rock here!
Don't know names or grades, only introduced to this one a couple weeks ago during a climbing demo with Parks & Trails Council of MN. Near Warmup Wall, but before? After? Hard to say with everything in bloom. Two problems. Left problem was V0-1. Right problem (around arete, overhanging face) was V2-3? Do not climb wet rock here.
Jim on All For V4 on the River Boulder. This problem is left of The Best V5 in MN. Start on whatever is comfy, hike your feet up, and don't stop. Goes up and then right around arete to bomber pocket for finish. Wipe off your feet before every attempt, this problem is over a sand bar. Climbing with sandy shoes will degrade the rock quality, don't do it! Sometimes can't be climbed due to water levels. Don't climb wet rock here!
Fun problem on the warm-up wall.
Zack Hitz starting Hammer.
Working up the arête.
Adam on The Best V5 in MN. Don't know FA history. River Boulder. Wipe your feet before every try, problem is over sand bank. Accessibility varies based on water level. Campus start. Best to have multiple pads. Don't climb on wet rock!

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