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Elevation: 613 ft
GPS: 47.81841, -121.57219
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Warning Access Issue: Warning for the Great Northern Slab and Sonic Slab areas on the west (left) end DetailsDrop down
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The Great Northern Slab is where many climb their first time at Index. There are a lot of fun, moderate trad routes, mostly 2-3 pitches in length. When the sun is out, the routes are all in the sun.

If it is too hot, the relatively cool Inner & Side Walls, as well as Lookout Point, also have great moderate (5.9 and below) routes.

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The trail from the parking lot leads straight to the Great Northern Slab (i.e. don't turn left or right, just go straight).

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Classic Climbing Routes at Great Northern Slab

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