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Secret Crag

Michigan > Upper Peninsula > Marquette (and… > Big Bay

Description

Wall looks like a tidal wave of black and while stripes. Routes routes are shorter but pack a punch, bring your try hard.

Getting There

Head towards Triple A wall. When that approach cuts into the woods, stay on the road around the curve and THEN follow the gravel/stones west into the woods. Wall will be visible on the right. Drive past the approach trail to find a small pulloff that'll fit 2-3 cars.
46.77265865569755, -87.77587399665146 is the start of the westward gravel road.

Routes from Left to Right

5.12c/d 7c 28 IX 28 E6 6b
 2
● 1. Improbability Drive
Sport
5.12d 7c 28 IX 28 E6 6b
 2
● 2. Wilford Route
Sport, TR
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
 0
● 5. Potty Mouth
TR
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a
 4
● 3. Falling Zebras
Sport
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
 1
● 4. Arete Route
TR
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a
 0
● 6. Run Kelly Run
TR
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
● 1. Improbability Drive
 2
5.12c/d 7c 28 IX 28 E6 6b Sport
● 2. Wilford Route
 2
5.12d 7c 28 IX 28 E6 6b Sport, TR
● 5. Potty Mouth
 0
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b TR
● 3. Falling Zebras
 4
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a Sport
● 4. Arete Route
 1
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b TR
● 6. Run Kelly Run
 0
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a TR

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Wilford Route
[Hide Photo] Wilford Route
Look for the tree with two orange bands marking the approach trail.
[Hide Photo] Look for the tree with two orange bands marking the approach trail.
Main Wall
[Hide Photo] Main Wall
Run Kelly Run
[Hide Photo] Run Kelly Run
The main wall.
[Hide Photo] The main wall.
You can usually just see the crag through the trees in both summer and fall. This is the short hike from the road where you park.
[Hide Photo] You can usually just see the crag through the trees in both summer and fall. This is the short hike from the road where you park.
Posiden, Wilford, and Falling.
[Hide Photo] Posiden, Wilford, and Falling.

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Shoe Enthusiast
[Hide Comment] Not very dirty, but still loose rock on all the routes. Wear your helmet for sure. Wave wall stays dry after light rain. Wasp wall does not/seeps. May 22, 2023