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Smiling Simian

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About Smiling Simian:

A 30+ foot boulder is located uphill from the Toog's and marks the designated central trail access to the Balconies.
Approach: Follow trail from the Western parking lot, up past the Flumes and toward the Balconies.
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Access Issues: Can be closed seasonally for raptor nesting.
Rock Type: Conglom
Type of Climbing: Sport
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Routes

SequenceSequence numbers indicate the left (L) to right (R) order of the routes. Rating Route Difficulty Ascents
Average Rating = 4.00/5 Little Big Dog 5.11a 1
Average Rating = 3.50/5 Smiling Simian 5.8 2