Tourist Trap Gully

The lower 50 feet of the 1st pitch is the most difficult part (5.8 -), then it is 5.4 after the first section. There are two belay stations, but it is best/ easiest to climb it in one pitch. Lead climbers should be comfortable climbing slightly crumbly and dirty rock in the lower part.

This is rated 5.7 in Rolofson's

Soft Touch III

, but it felt harder. The higher rating reflects its current state.

Climb up one of the routes on the northern section of North Gateway Rock into to the Hidden Valley or rappel down into the Hidden Valley (from the lower belay station with a single 60 or 70 meter rope), from the northern part of North Gateway Rock. This climb is the obvious crack on the south side of the Hidden Valley.

Nuts and cams used to protect the first 50 feet of the climb. There are substantial anchors used by fire rescue on the two belay stations along the route.