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Boot Hill Rock Climbing

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Routes in Boot Hill

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	A Fistfull of Bolts S 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Bolt Action S 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Cowboy Yoga S 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
	Facecoach S 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	For a Few Bolts More S 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Little Big Man S 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	My First Rodeo S 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Preacher's Daughter S 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Unleash the Kraken S 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c

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Description

Boot Hill is a local, moderate quality, limestone crag above Placitas in Las Huertas Canyon (below Palomas and above Sandia Man Cave). It is uphill from the road and secluded. The area has seen little climbing traffic, be aware of some loose material on the routes. A clip stick is useful.

Getting There

Drive up SR 165 to mile marker 12 (now missing off post) and park in an informal lot next to the road. Cross the creek and walk uphill from the parking lot , trending a bit right to the ridge. Follow game trails, and a few cairns, in a long upward and right traverse. When one approaches the left side of the cliff, walk up the steep hill to the base of the rock.

Coming from Sandia Park (driving north on 536), you'll hang right onto 165 which quickly turns to dirt road. Took us 5.2 miles/45 minutes down dirt road to reach The Terrace wall towering above to the right. 5 minute approach. (Broken odometer? You'll pass Las Huertas campground, many bridges, and a cliff on the right with a built in metal walkway/staircase for hikers to enjoy. Can't miss it. Keep going...)

Saw many brave 2WD sedans make the bumpy treck down this road.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Boot Hill

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

5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 14 ● For a Few Bolts More Sport
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 16 ● Little Big Man Sport
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 10 ● Bolt Action Sport
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b 17 ● Preacher's Daughter Sport
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b 9 ● A Fistfull of Bolts Sport
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b 9 ● My First Rodeo Sport
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b 12 ● Cowboy Yoga Sport