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The Cirque

Washington > Central-W Casca… > N Bend & Vicinity > Exit 38 > Far Side

Description

One of the first crags to dry in all the exits. The crag has two short and extremely powerful 5.12s, a short 5.10, an amazing 5.11 and a lonely 5.9. The Cirque is a collection of 4 individual walls spread along the Interstate Park Loop between the turns offs for Truck Town and Gun show.

Getting There

Walk up Dirty Harry's trail until you see the climbing trail loop. On the climbing loop, walk past the turnoff to Truck Town and go through the talus field. On the other side of the talus field is the trail down to Gun Show. Turn left/upslope instead - you should be able to see a tiny sign that says The Cirque. The trail has little traffic but is decently noticeable.

Routes from Left to Right

5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 2
Maple Street Ridge
Trad
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 1
Black Kitty Curtain
Sport, TR
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
 7
Franklin's Tower
Sport
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b
 1
Ship of Fools
Sport
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
 3
The Minotaur
Sport
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Maple Street Ridge
 2
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Trad
Black Kitty Curtain
 1
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Sport, TR
Franklin's Tower
 7
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a Sport
Ship of Fools
 1
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b Sport
The Minotaur
 3
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a Sport

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