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I’ve only been there once, but I led the SE Corner slab on Hen rock, which was fun. There was a harder route on the North side of Hen that we top-roped. I seem to remember that line taking gear or having a bolt or two, too, so you'd prolly lead it. The coolest route I did there was the West Face Dihedrals, Direct on Rooster Rock.

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There is a guide by Nick Dodge floating around out there. It has been out of print for quite some time, but can be helpful if you can find it. There is a copy at Mazama Lodge on the bookshelf if you happen to be in the Hood area. Sometimes shows up at Powell's.

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The locals like the obscurity to keep it from getting crowded. They made it very clear to Tim they didnt want any beta in his book.

You could find a copy in the portland mazama library. I am lucky to have 2 of each of the printings. Why are climbers so anal about books?

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About 8 years ago I was able to drive to within a mile or so of some of the formations. I was high on a ridge. I think on the north west side of the wilderness area on some old logging road. I heard the FS was going to close and/or not maintain some of these roads so you may be SOL. Just a thought. As for Books, the Clackamas County Library used to have a copy of one of the dodge books. Check it out and photo copy away. I would have to say it is not a fun place, there is no adventrue climbing, don't go wink.gif

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gapertimmy said:

so its a 2-3mi hike in, would that really discourage many climbers? damn we be lazy. looks like some fun stuff, steins pillar on lsd

 

Yes, its 2-3mi and unrelenting 2200+ft of elevation gain. Needless to say I haven't seen alot of boulderers up there.

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agreed, spaced just enough to maybe keep you alive and prevent you from littering a wilderness area with your femur. Much of that stuff was pioneered by the same folks who put up those ice axe/piton "routes" on Three Fingered Jack. yellaf.gif

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