Excellent Adventure

This route was installed thanks to the Arthur's Rock Fixed Anchor Initiative (2014). Please consult the Lory State Park Rock Climbing guide for more information:

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Start in a short, left-facing corner about 30 feet left of

The Great Corner

. Climb two bolts up the corner to a 30 foot traverse moving right along a slopy ledge with non-existent hand holds. After the traverse, climb up the left-leaning seam until you can switch to the easier crack on the left.

To reach the South Face, hike up the Arthur’s Rock Trail for about 45-60 minutes. After you pass the Childbirth and Valhalla Boulders, the South Face is in view and off the trail on climber’s right.

11 bolts and a 2-bolt anchor.

ROPE MANAGEMENT is tricky with this route due to the long traverse. Climbing with 2 ropes is ideal. Otherwise you can tie both ends of your single rope to your harness, climb the initial corner and traverse with the 1st end, clip the first two bolts on the diagonal with the 2nd end, then untie end 1 and drop it back to your belayer. This sounds weird, but it really wasn't too bad at all.