Pillars of Hercules

[Corduroy Man]

Hey all! I'm looking for any information about climbing at the Pillars of Hercules. Any route reccomendations and bete would be awsome! Thanks in advance! Rock on!

[billcoe]

It might be better to pass on it. If you are still raring to go, just park on the freeway, walk straight over towards it and as you approach you will see a shallow groove right in front of you. Make sure it's dry as this in on the N side and gets some moss accumulation. Climb this with minimal pro to the top. It's easier climbing but very little protection. There is a rap anchor up there but you might take some long slings in case they look bad. Don't toss your ropes over the train tracks when you rap.

 

Rock on CM!

[geoff]

Wholly f! I wouldn't want to rap off that thing again.

 

Start on track side, go through notch and up other side.

[MtnHigh]

There's a bitchin' route on the larger western pillar that starts at the base and tops out. We did it car to car, so bivvy gear is optional, but I believe that TO's guide recommends two days. Bring a big rack including, tri-cams, bongs, bashies, pins and needles. And video your climb so we can all watch it on cc. Awesome dude!

 

 

[fgw]

you can keep a low key by parking at bridal veil overlook above on hwy30 & hiking down. mossy choss fun.