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Iron Mine Rock Climbing

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	Low Tide S 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
	Tsunami S 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
	Glory Seas T 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	Depth S 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a

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GPS:	48.33782, -123.69622 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Description

This is a new crag developed by A.M. in 2023 on the Sooke Sea Cliffs a friendly reminder to wear a helmet and stick clip the first bolt is always recommended as lower footings on sea cliffs are often brittle.

Star explanation:

5 starts = the best 30m line at Pet Wall Squamish

4 stars = A must do in Vic!! since we do not have 30m sustained routes in Vic this is as high as it can get. the quality of the line is as goo as Pet wall. Example of known routes at 4* : high way robbery & outrageous at Coliseum.

3 Stars =Go do this line. Example: M&M and Desperado (coliseum)

2 Stars = do it because you are at the cliff.

1 Star = if you still have energy at the end of your session.

0 Star or "the bomb" = Well oups! it was not worth bolting.

Getting There

LOOK AT SOOKE TIDE BEFORE YOU GO ! All climbs can be accessed at 1.3m tide. Recommend going on ebbing tide.

Park in the CRD lot at the end of pike road. Walk to the end of Pike Rd trail near the toilet and instead of going to the beach turn left on the coast trail.

Pass the gazebo, walk 5min on the trail you'll go down a little cliff then walk another 2min and you'll start going up for about 100m then you'll be on top of the bluff: cliff approximate GPS location 48.33866,-123.69999

To access the cliff: Once you are on top of the bluff keep going on the trail down. Keep an eye on your right and you'll see the gully. A massive tree has fallen beside it. The gully is the cliff. Pass it and 2 big trees on your right. About 2m passed the trees the trail is hidden by Salal (brush). Two steps in the brush will take you to a perfect trail.