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Amphitheater Wall Rock Climbing

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	Bombs Away T,TR 5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c
	Bruce's Jam T,TR 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Fear of Flying T,TR 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Gravel Corner T,TR 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Hamilton's Arch T,TR 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Mountaineer's Route T 4th 1 2 I 2 M 1b
	Porky Pine's Solution T,TR 5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b
	What For? Chimney T,TR 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b

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Elevation:	635 ft	194 m
GPS:	42.11798, -90.1571 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Description

Abandoned Quarry south of Indian Head and Bee Wall

Getting There

Parking along Highway 84 no longer exists. Park within the park by the Indian Head access. Attempt to stay on the trail just above the highway, avoiding the trail going left up the valley. The trail is terrible, and unmaintained, itch weed, etc.

History: The left side and center of Amphitheater Wall was a popular rappel spot. In the late 90's several large boulders fell from this section of the wall. The park put up a sign to close the wall. It was unfortunate, as the climbs on the right were not near the fall area. Fear of Flying is an excellent climb, a rare two pitch climb if lead.

No close signs currently exist, and brochures posted still indicate the area south of twin sisters is open.