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Elevation: 375 ft
GPS: 60.96848, -149.09322
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Shared By: Nick Weicht on May 12, 2014 · Updates
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Caution: 9/1/2016 (Per User Nick Baker)

If you plan on top roping the main wall, be aware that the most obvious anchor (a tree) is dead (it is not immediately obvious) and not a great anchor choice.

Tram Rock is a crag with a lot of routes in an amazing setting. Secluded in the old growth pines just beyond the Alyeska Tram this area feels nothing like the other routes on the arm. There are a some quality lines here along with a few bombs. Its worth the trip to check out something now but if you plan on enjoying the climbing don’t forget the bug dope. Lots and lots of DEET. A number of the routes need a wire brush or sand blaster to clean up the moss.

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To get to Tram Rock drive through Girdwood on main street. Turn left on Arlberg ad follow this to the Hotel Alyeska free parking area. Walk along the north side of the hotel (left) to the tram around back. Look for the trail headed into the forest between the second and third light post under the tram. There is also a trail that ties into the approach from the frisbee gulf goal 50' beyond the trailhead. Walk for three minutes through the forest to arrive at the crag.GPS: 60.968453, -149.093143

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Classic Climbing Routes at Tram Rock

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5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 8
Left Crack
Trad
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
 4
Right Crack
Trad
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
 11
Elephant Ear
Sport
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
 7
Unified Field
Sport
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Left Crack
 8
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Trad
Right Crack
 4
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b Trad
Elephant Ear
 11
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Sport
Unified Field
 7
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c Sport
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