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Radio Tower Gully Climbing

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Elevation:	995 ft	303 m
GPS:	40.06651, -79.8782 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
Page Views:	730 total · 7/month
Shared By:	Db5504 on Jan 11, 2017
Admins:	Justin Johnsen, SCPC, SWPACC, EPAC Page Updates (admin only)

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Access Issue: Private Property Details

Although I've never had any conflict with the property owners, I've been pretty much the only person who has explored these steep hillsides and gullies recently.

Access Issue: Private Property Details

Please be respectful of the landowners. They've never stopped anyone from hiking there, but I have no clue how they would respond to climbers.

Description

This is the gully that's been mainly explored. It has two waterfalls at the top, before the two gullies merge, that are about 8 to 12 feet tall. At the bottom, there are two waterfalls stacked on top of each other, for a total height of about 25-30 feet. This area receives sun for the end of the day, and has a spectacular place to watch the sunset from at the top of the bluff. Be careful of broken glass and the sharp/slippery rocks.

Getting There

When you get to Newell Shortcut Rd, drive past the turn to the radio antenna just past it. Park here, then follow the left side fence until the woods clear up. Be very careful, as it goes from relatively flat to near vertical very quickly. Follow the edge of the canyon back towards the waterfall, and rappel down. If you want to expedite the process, you walk towards the river and rappel down into the valley in one 70 foot rappel, depending on where you anchor. Head up valley for the shorter climbs, and down valley for the longer climb.