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GPS: 35.21934, -106.45166
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Shared By: claude. on Sep 12, 2011 · Updates
Admins: Jason Halladay, Mike Hoskins, Anna Brown

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A small limestone bouldering area just north of Sandia Crest, consisting of perhaps the best quality limestone in the ABQ area. A great summer alternative to Big Block/The Temple/The Woodie due to its shade and cool temps, not to mention it's not a dug out cave covered in glue and the problems actually top out. Keep in mind the area is small, although there is still some potential for new problems. Grade range is V1-V12 or enough to keep everyone busy for at least an afternoon. Definitely worth a visit.

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Drive towards Sandia Crest, just before you reach the parking lot for the Crest, park on the left side in a pull-out (I believe it's same approach for Clandestine Wall) cross the road and continue up the obvious trail until it joins the Crest Trail. Continue for about 5 minutes or until you reach a fork just in front of a sign for North Crest Trail. Make a hard left and head directly down the steep hillside on the obvious trail. Continue for 50 yards or so until a small cliff band comes into view on the right. Continue down until you reach the base and continue walking along it's base. The rock quality drastically improves the further north you go. Eventually you will see a fixed rope hanging from one of the walls - this is the "down climb" (although I wouldn't use it as such, it's been there for years and most likely not in the best shape) Continue exploring a bit further to reach the best wall/problems

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