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GPS: 42.08494, -113.69766
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Shared By: GRK on Apr 24, 2012
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A primarily bolted crag with a deep and rich history. Climbed in the late 60's by pioneer Greg Lowe, bold, traditional routes were first established, most of which were unrecorded and still rarely climbed.

With the 80's came bolts and Tony Yaniro. A new wave of climbing reinvented the east side of the Building Blocks and a handful of amazing routes were set. This side of the formation is packed full of gems such as The Mechanic and Dave Bingham's classic Techno-Weenie

Morning sun / Afternoon Shade. Watch for rattle snakes on the approach. Expect about 20 minute approach.

Getting There Suggest change

Approach from the Circle Creek Overlook parking lot/TH. Follow the double track road passing through a gate and out to the center of North Fork Circle Creek. Building Blocks - East is the crag set near, dead-center.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Building Blocks - East

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
 30
Pinner
Sport
5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c
 13
Zip Drive
Sport
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
 52
Techno-Weenie
Trad
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
 38
Latter-Day Saints
Sport
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
 17
Raingutter
Sport
5.12 7b+ 27 VIII+ 26 E6 6b
 24
Technicolor
Sport
5.12d 7c 28 IX 28 E6 6b
 15
The Mechanic
Sport
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Pinner
 30
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Sport
Zip Drive
 13
5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c Sport
Techno-Weenie
 52
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c Trad
Latter-Day Saints
 38
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c Sport
Raingutter
 17
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a Sport
Technicolor
 24
5.12 7b+ 27 VIII+ 26 E6 6b Sport
The Mechanic
 15
5.12d 7c 28 IX 28 E6 6b Sport
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