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Description 

The Grotto is the name of the primary rock at West World.


Getting There 

Follow directions as described in the West World climbing area.


The Classics

Mountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for Grotto:
Don't Shoot, I'm Only the Belayer   5.10d     Trad, Sport, 1 pitch, 100 feet   
The Safety Blade   5.11a     Sport, 1 pitch, 80 feet   
Stems From Controversy   5.11c     Trad, Sport, 1 pitch, 80 feet   
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Featured Route For Grotto

Don't Shoot, I'm Only the Belayer 5.10d  SD : Mount Rushmore National Mem... : ... : Grotto
This route is the rightmost of the four routes on this wall. Start up a finger/thin hand crack from the ledge at base of route. Upon the termination of the crack follow the bolted line to the anchors. Prepare to dig deep into your quiver of techniques for this route. The story behind the name is as follows. Burt Lindquist was belaying Brent on top rope to mark bolt positions. Brent summited and was preparing to lower and drill bolts. A NPS ranger came driving down the now gated road about the ti...[more]   Browse More Classics in SD