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This slab is the largest cliff within the park boundaries. It rises 115 feet and has two bolted lines - the only bolted lines within the park. Both have 10-20' distances between bolts, so a small rack may be helpful. Be advised that the first bolts are 20' above the beach due to high tide, and many of the gear placements are in soft sandstone. A 60m rope DOES NOT reach the bottom for lowering or a top rope. Rappel-equipped anchors exist now at the top and mid-way down the wall, allowing for the use of 50-60m ropes. A 60m rope does not reach the top for complete lowering or a top rope, leaving you hanging at the second bolt. The bottom of the cliff is almost totally inaccessible during high tide so check before you head out. Desecrated in 2021 with triple the bolts of the original slab. There originally were some issues with a bad glue mix on this rebolt, but the entire thing was redone again and the bolts and anchors in the wall are bomber.

Parties that approach this crag from above, should do so from the climber's right side of the wall. To do this, park at the lot above the Amphitheater. From the lot, follow the trail under the railroad tracks and then go right. Continue following trails on the right until you are at the beach. Follow another trail to the right and up to the top of the wall.

Please do not access this wall via the railroad tracks to the left of the wall. This area is closed and accessing the wall from there could lead to access issues in the Park for climbers.

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Approach via the park boat launch parking lot (turn on Cove road), or from Larrabee's main parking lot during low tide. From the boat launch parking lot there is a trail leading up the left side of the slab for access to the top and for descents. The trail leading to the top crosses a fence and a clearly stated "Danger - Do Not Trespass!" sign from BNSF. It's recommended that you use the rappel/lowering stations on the wall, and only top out and hike off if absolutely necessary.

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