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Slocan Lake Bluffs Rock Climbing

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Areas in Slocan Lake Bluffs

Slocan Lake Bluffs (Lower) 6 / 15 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 21

Slocan Lake Bluffs (Upper) 3 / 7 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 10

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Elevation:	1,794 ft
GPS:	49.77346, -117.46718 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Description

The Slocan Bluffs are an collection of walls located right next to beautiful Slocan Lake. With zero approach, a wide variety of grades and a truly gorgeous view this place is not to be missed. The main area stretches along an old road next to the lake for about 1km. There are several smaller areas just above the main trail as well as a group of walls much higher up that are accessed via the highway above town.

Getting There

Slocan, British Columbia
These lakeside sport climbs require one of the shortest approaches in British Columbia. The local guidebook states: "It's probably one of the only areas in British Columbia that's wheelchair accessible."

The crags are located at the town of Slocan, British Columbia; on the east side of Slocan Lake. Not really in the Valhallas but easily visited on trips to the Valhallas. The Bluffs are less than a mile from either the town's campground or swimming beach. Park on the east side of Slocan's defunct lumber mill and walk in along the old paved road. 80 routes are listed in the West Kootenay Rock Guide (Hempsall & Kritiansen @ climbing.inthekoots.com).

31 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at Slocan Lake Bluffs

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.

5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 8 ● The Big Easy Sport Slocan Lake Blu… > Lower Slocan Main
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 4 ● Milkman Sport Slocan Lake Blu… > Pyramid Rock
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b 4 ● Funky Earth Mother Chick Sport Slocan Lake Blu… > Lower Slocan Main
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b 9 ● Erratica Sport Slocan Lake Blu… > Lower Slocan Main