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Elevation: 7,222 ft 2,201 m
GPS: 39.5622, -111.6906
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Shared By: Chris Archer on Aug 18, 2004 · Updates
Admins: Jim Clarke, Perin Blanchard, GRK, David Crane

Description Suggest change

Located in the Right Hand Fork of Maple Canyon, the Minimum Crag is a shady, gently overhanging sport crag with approximately 20 routes from 5.9 through 5.13. The majority of routes are well-bolted and in the hard 11 through mid 12 range. The Crag is quite popular due to the high quality routes and soft grades.

Getting There Suggest change

The trailhead is located at a small pull-out big enough for two cars on the west side of the road (the right hand side as you head uphill). Hike up the trail for approximately 5-8 minutes. The second trail on the left takes you to the Minimum Crag. The Crag is visible from the trail. It faces NNE and gets early morning sun, but is in the shade by around 11 am.

27 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at The Minimum Crag

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 326
Minienticer
Sport
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
 122
Minimum Effort
Sport
5.11a/b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
 244
The Minister
Sport
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
 389
Groundwork
Sport
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a
 314
Zoaster Toaster
Sport
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a
 96
Afterglow
Sport
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a
 211
Lunchables
Sport
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
 375
49
Sport
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
 91
Cobble Almighty
Sport
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
 192
Functional Idiot
Sport
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
 82
The Big Calm
Sport
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b
 143
Space Lord
Sport
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b
 44
Just a Little Something
Sport
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b
 26
The Wicked Way
Sport
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b
 35
Hooked on Estrogen
Sport
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Minienticer
 326
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Sport
Minimum Effort
 122
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b Sport
The Minister
 244
5.11a/b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c Sport
Groundwork
 389
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a Sport
Zoaster Toaster
 314
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a Sport
Afterglow
 96
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a Sport
Lunchables
 211
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a Sport
49
 375
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a Sport
Cobble Almighty
 91
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a Sport
Functional Idiot
 192
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b Sport
The Big Calm
 82
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b Sport
Space Lord
 143
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b Sport
Just a Little Something
 44
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b Sport
The Wicked Way
 26
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b Sport
Hooked on Estrogen
 35
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b Sport
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Sun & Shade Suggest change

Sunny Roughly 7am to 11am during high season
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Details: Sunny until about 11am in summer. Shady for the rest of the day. Winter doesn't see any sun.

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