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18. Five Overhangs

5.9+, Trad, TR,  Avg: 2.7 from 14 votes
FA: unknown
Michigan > Upper Peninsula > Marquette (and… > Cliff's Ridge (aka Ma…

Description

One of the best routes at Marquette Mountain. Can be easily top roped but also makes a nice trad lead. The crux is pulling the first lip and the gear is tricky. Be careful and have fun.

Location

this climb is on the right wall with 5 angular cut overhangs

Protection

toprope off trees or nuts and small cams.

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An old Geezer top-roping Five Overhangs (a.k.a. Four Overhangs) in 2018.
[Hide Photo] An old Geezer top-roping Five Overhangs (a.k.a. Four Overhangs) in 2018.
Eric Krause leading 5 Overhangs.
[Hide Photo] Eric Krause leading 5 Overhangs.
John M - circa 2000
[Hide Photo] John M - circa 2000
Angela M cleaning on a nice spring day.
[Hide Photo] Angela M cleaning on a nice spring day.
Four (Five) Overhangs Area.
[Hide Photo] Four (Five) Overhangs Area.
Looking from the bottom. Best spot for an anchor is straight up the middle of the 5 over hangs.
[Hide Photo] Looking from the bottom. Best spot for an anchor is straight up the middle of the 5 over hangs.

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Drew B
SLC
  5.9 PG13
[Hide Comment] On lead, this climb can have some consequence. If you climb it direct, your first placement is 10-15 feet up with some distance between gear. I have only led this with nuts so this may vary...the top gets more positive. Oct 20, 2009
Neil Poglese 1
Marquette, Michigan
[Hide Comment] This is my favorite route out there and is easily led with micro cams before each overhang. It can easily be protected every 5 feet with gear but you need to take your time and look for the placements. I believe it has been reduced to a 9+ May 20, 2014