Myth Rock
About Myth Rock:
Myth Rock is the steep crag above the parking shoulder for Avalon. It is on the north side of the highway directly across from the Tyrolean traverse for Avalon. The definitive feature of the crag is a huge open book dihedral ascended by the route Excalibur. The rock is mostly very solid golden granite. The routes are mostly sport with a couple of cracks thrown in for good measure. Don't worry about the noise of cars and Harleys. As soon as you are off the ground you will only hear Boulder Creek and the turning of your soul. L->R: A. Myth of Freedom, 10-, 1p, 70', bolts. A1. Mjolnir, 10, 1p, bolts & gear. B. Excalibur, 11, 2p, 80', bolts. C. Thor, 11+, 1p, 40', bolts. D. Mithril, 9, 2p, 90', bolts & gear. D1. Excalibur Easy Start, 1p, bolts. |
Approach: | Getting There To reach Myth Rock drive 8.2 miles beyond the first bridge across Boulder Creek on Highway 119 (Canyon Boulevard in Boulder). Continue past Boulder Falls (7.6 miles) and park on the right side of the road near or below the crag. One may also park at the Practice Rock (8.1 miles) or at Animal World (8.6 miles) and walk along the shoulder of the highway to the rock. |
Approach Time: | 0 min |
Latitude, Longitude: | |
Access Issues: | be careful belaying so close to the road |
Rock Type: | Granite |
Type of Climbing: | Sport |
Sun Aspect: | All Day Sun |
Routes
SequenceSequence numbers indicate the left (L) to right (R) order of the routes. | Rating | Route | Difficulty | Ascents |
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0 | Myth of Freedom | 5.10a | 1 | |
3 | Mjolnir | 5.10c | 2 |