Heart Cave and Surroundings

Description 

The first area you will come to at Gloria's, so named for the "heart" graffiti at the back of the cave. The cave itself is a beautiful formation with a striking mushroom-shaped column in the center; one of the finest problems at Gloria's ascends the right side of this column. There are many excellent problems on the boulders surrounding the cave as well, especially the Heart Cave Boulder which is directly to the left of the cave.

Getting There 

The first area seen at Gloria's, instantly recognizable by the large cave with heart graffiti. 5 minutes from parking.

The Classics

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Heart Cave Direct V7  AZ : Gloria's : Heart Cave and Surroundings

The direct line up the Heart Cave, avoiding the broken jugs of the standard start, is simply spectacular. Begin on low sloping sidepulls, bump left to a positive slot and make some big slaps and powerful cranks straight up to the jug horn, then continue through the committing, scary topout of the standard Heart Cave problem. Incredible moves on uncharacteristically friendly rock, this problem is even better than the original....[more]   Browse More Classics in AZ