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Elevation: 1,600 ft
GPS: 43.8415, -71.8233
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Shared By: Jeffrey LeCours on Jun 24, 2010
Admins: Jay Knower, M Sprague, Lee Hansche, Jeffrey LeCours, Jonathan S, Robert Hall

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This small crag is located high up on the east side of rattlesnake mountain and can be seen from Stinson Lake Road. A couple of routes (11b and 10d) are a secluded from the majority of the crag; the rest of the routes at this crag range from 5.7 to 10b.

Expect to climb in the sun. Expect to clear out huge spiders. Expect to have a nice climbing experience away from the typical Rumney crowds. And oh yeah, expect a fun approach hike.

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Instead of heading west on Buffalo Road, head north on Main Street (eventually turning into Stinson Lake Road) for about 2.4 miles. You'll cross over Loveland Bridge (there's a nice informational sign) and reach a small dirt pull off on the right. Keep an eye out and you can see the cliff up above.

Grab everything you'll need (water, bug spray, etc) because you won't want to walk back to the car. Cross the road and breach the roadside brush wherever easiest. Look around and you'll find small orange flags on branches that mark the trail. Some of the branches have fallen but the trail should be designated enough for you to find subsequent flags.

Pass a large boulder as you continue up the steep trailside. Be careful while you try to follow the final leg of the trail to the main cliff. 30 to 40 minutes for approach/descent is a good estimate.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Gem Hunter

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5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
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Spanning the Gap
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5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
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Spanning the Gap
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5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Sport
Barefoot Boys With Shoes On
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5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b Sport
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