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Elevation: 613 ft
GPS: 45.44193, -66.29641
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Cheekbone is a traditional route area with multipitches and a few classic single pitch routes. Despite the traditional nature of the area, there are two classic 2 pitch bolted routes.

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This area is located high in the boulderfield and is comprised of the large vertical rock band on the left of Cochrane lane that you can see from the Farmer's field. The Granite Planet arĂȘte is obvious from far.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Cheekbone area

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b R
 11
Cheekbone Corner Direct
Trad 2 pitches
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a PG13
 5
Birdland
Trad 3 pitches
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
 10
Wise Crack
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5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a
 4
Granite Planet
Sport 2 pitches
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Cheekbone Corner Direct
 11
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b R Trad 2 pitches
Birdland
 5
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a PG13 Trad 3 pitches
Wise Crack
 10
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b Trad
Granite Planet
 4
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a Sport 2 pitches
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