Psychedelic Rock Rock Climbing
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Elevation: | 6,796 ft |
GPS: |
43.7201, -113.07682 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
Page Views: | 19,834 total · 241/month |
Shared By: | Mike Engle on Jul 24, 2017 |
Admins: | Mike Engle, Eric Bluemn |
Description
Psychedelic Rock is a 200 foot crag that was originally part of the Burning Spear group. There are three original Dave Bingham routes in addition to the new routes being developed.
The crag has everything from smooth slabs to steeper pockets to steep chert pinching.
The wall has 3 distinct sections.
- The left side of the wall is characterized by a broad slabby section with smooth grey limestone and the occasional pocket. There are a few routes on this section.
- The central portion is 200 feet tall and from the ground there are 5 or 6 steep routes on featured limestone which all end on a broad grassy central ledge. Above the ledge is a blank looking, hundred foot face that is actually peppered with small chert. Named "The Wall", sustained, delicate face climbing and chert pinching is common to the 6 routes that start on the ledge (these are the 'Unsorted Routes' on the route navigation pane).
- The right side of the formation has a prominent right facing dihedral that goes nearly to the summit and to the right of the dihedral is vertical, yellow and orange rock that has a significant roof about midway up. Very featured vertical grey rock continues above the overlap.
Getting There
Follow the trail out of the parking lot, staying left at the fork. After Gateway Rock, Psychedelic Rock is the first major crag encountered.
See the trail map.
The developed crags of Mortal Earth are visible from the parking, see the beta picture.
For another perspective, check out the aerial overview for trail and crag location.
See the trail map.
The developed crags of Mortal Earth are visible from the parking, see the beta picture.
For another perspective, check out the aerial overview for trail and crag location.
Classic Climbing Routes at Psychedelic Rock
Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
Sun & Shade
Routes Mostly Face: East
Sunny Roughly 6am to 1pm
during high season
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