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Cleaver Rock Climbing

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Routes in Cleaver

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	Freaky Deaky Frog Juice S 5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	It Ain't the Meat, It's the Motion T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Pin Route T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
	Tender Tips S 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
	Unnamed 5.9 S 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Wisconson Beef S 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a

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Elevation:	5,296 ft
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Description

Cleaver is sandwiched in between Chopping Block and Meat Counter. The giant chockstone that hangs in this area is held up on the left by Cleaver. Although this rock isn't to large, it holds a few popular routes. Wisconsin Beef is a good 5.10, and then there is also a good unnamed 5.9 to its left.

Getting There

Walk up the hill on a trail between Wrinkled Rock and Chopping Block until it is possible to head left. Walk around until you see the giant chockstone. Cleaver is to the left of the chockstone.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Cleaver

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

5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b 7 ● Pin Route Trad
5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b 12 ● Freaky Deaky Frog Juice Sport
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 20 ● Unnamed 5.9 Sport
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 50 ● Wisconson Beef Sport
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a 5 ● Tender Tips Sport