Balcony Rock Rope

CAUTION: There are loose blocks on the left side of the cliff. A large block dislodged a couple years ago and some cooler sized blocks are now ready to fall.

There are many lines on the main cliff. All of the climbs on this cliff can be lead traditionally or top roped. This cliff has crack, seam, flakes, chimney, dihedral, and arête climbing on mostly less than 90 degree terrain. The rock quality is as bomber as it gets. Towards the right side of the main cliff there are a few overhanging lower sections and a great 5.10b. The cliff top can be accessed by walking up and around the left side of the cliff. Top rope anchors can be set with long runners and traditional gear. This cliff also has a great clean aid seam (small nuts) up an overhanging section of wall that ends in free climbing up the upper half of the cliff.

There are other lines to the right of the main cliff that see few ascents because they are shorter. Around 2005 a large block detached from the left side of the cliff. From the looks of it a large flake or two will work their way loose over the seasons. Assess your gear placements thoughtfully! Go to Indy’s page for a list of route names and descriptions. He covers the main cliff basics HERE.

Aid climb Photo by Evan Horst