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Hercules Gap

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About Hercules Gap:

The Gap is on your way out to the state prison. There are two sides with multiple routes on each side. The south side of the Gap has more routes then the north side. There are top rope, leading climbing and multi pitch routes. Most of the routes are on the harder end of the scale (5.11-5.13). some of the routes have tags on the first bolt.
Nearest town or city: Ely
Directions: From Ely you will travel north on HWY 93. A little ways out of town you will see a road on your left Hwy 490 take that road. All you have to do it follow that road until you get to Lackawana and take a right. Stay on that road until you get to the Gap. There are areas on either side of the Gap for you to park.
Latitude, Longitude: 39.35083, -114.89038
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Camping: Yes
When to Climb: Autumn Spring Summer
Quantity of Climbs: Lifetime