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Secret Waterfall (aka Windy Saddle Ice Flow) WI3 |
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| Type: | Ice, 75 ft (23 m) |
| FA: | Bryan Ferguson & Jay ..., 1979 |
| Page Views: | 7,721 total · 48/month |
| Shared By: | Ken Trout on Feb 15, 2011 · Updates |
| Admins: | Leo Paik, John McNamee, Frances Fierst, Monty, Monomaniac, Tyler KC |
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Description
This is not really worth the hike if you're seeking steepness.
If you are still determined, the climb is ~120' from the base of the ice to the top of the main bit. It tends to thin out and get hollow near the top. The second bit involves a few ramps of lower angle ice.
If you are still determined, the climb is ~120' from the base of the ice to the top of the main bit. It tends to thin out and get hollow near the top. The second bit involves a few ramps of lower angle ice.
Location
Windy Saddle is a few miles up the Lookout Mountain Road, officially called Lariat Loop. The ice is a long way down below (~1600' by the map), on the west side of the parking lot. The flow is very well hidden and can't be seen from either the overlook or down on US 6. The easiest way to spot it is from the Stumbling Block, across the canyon. When the river is frozen, approach from below (~1000' gain). Otherwise, hiking down from Windy Saddle is possible but very strenuous.
Mountain Lion Den
Per Ryan Marsters: there is a mountain lion den just above and climber's right of the ice.
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