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Elevation: 774 ft
GPS: 38.02546, -93.84212
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Shared By: Ryan Surface on Oct 5, 2016 · Updates
Admins: Marcus Floyd, Dave Hug, Nick Richards

Getting There Suggest change

3 minute approach from the dirt parking area

38.02546, -93.84212

Park on the downhill side of the road. This area is popular with locals for dirt biking and other shenanigans above the cliff so make sure not to block the various trails heading uphill. 

Description Suggest change

Sandstone reminiscent of Northwest Arkansas with several amazing roof features. Over 30 bolted routes ranging from 5.8-5.12, although the meat and potatoes is in the 5.11++. Several nice boulder problems have also been established with the potential for many more.

South facing, although shade can almost always be found at the base of climbs.

Monegaw has a storied history and has been well traveled, as you will note from the myriad amounts of graffiti dating well back into the 1800's.

60 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at WM: Monegaw Springs

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 32
Thistle Do
Sport
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 36
North of the North Forty
Sport
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 35
Wayne Burnside
Sport
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
 32
Planet of Sound
Sport
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
 16
Thistle Don't
Sport
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
 18
Chief Monegaw
Sport
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
 5
The Osage Party Barge
Sport 8 pitches
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
 7
The Eggman
Sport
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a
 28
Pinkerton
Sport
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a
 6
Love Letter
Sport
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a
 13
Dawn Coyote
Sport
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
 10
Grandfather Sky
Sport
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
 6
Ring of Fire
Sport
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
 13
The Grand Finale
Sport
5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c
 4
Cortez
Sport
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Thistle Do 6. W End
 32
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Sport
North of the North Forty 1. Burns Side
 36
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Sport
Wayne Burnside 1. Burns Side
 35
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Sport
Planet of Sound 1. Burns Side
 32
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b Sport
Thistle Don't 6. W End
 16
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b Sport
Chief Monegaw 1. Burns Side
 18
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Sport
The Osage Party Barge 1. Burns Side
 5
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c Sport 8 pitches
The Eggman 2. Undercut Area
 7
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a Sport
Pinkerton 1. Burns Side
 28
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a Sport
Love Letter 3. The Refuge
 6
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a Sport
Dawn Coyote 1. Burns Side
 13
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a Sport
Grandfather Sky 3. The Refuge
 10
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a Sport
Ring of Fire 1. Burns Side
 6
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a Sport
The Grand Finale 3. The Refuge
 13
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b Sport
Cortez 3. The Refuge
 4
5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c Sport
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