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Horse Pens 40

Interesting bouldering area for problems up to 5c, from 6a to 6c and from 7a to 7c (Fontainebleau grades).
Best time(s) :
  • January
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Aspect(s) : All     Altitude : 450 m
Approach 2 min on flat ground.    Kids friendly ? area around the boulders comfortable for young kids.

Informations :

More than 300 problems, from V0 to V11.   Bolting : sport climbing
Max Height : 8 m.
Rock : sandstone.    Characteristic(s) : slab Dalle, vertical Vertical, steep wall Dévers, overhang Surplomb.    Type(s) of holds : jugs, pockets / holes, slopers.
Landing quality : flat ground (1 crash pad needed).
We liked this/these problem(s) : Pocket pool V1, Lady Sliper V2, Panty Shields V3, Plinko V3, Bumboy V3, Mulletino variation V5, Redneck V6
Further information(s) : Fees : climbing day cost 8$ ; camping + climbing cost 15$.
HP40 is considered by many as the "american Fontainebleau" because of the sandstone quality. Most of the climbs goes from V2 to V8. Sounds good for everybody !

Locations :

Area : United States, Alabama, Saint Clair County, Gadsden, Steele.
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  Rock climbing area GPS Coordinates :   Latitude :   33° 55' 14" N Longitude :   86° 18' 32" W    Sexagesimal & Orientation
  Parking lot GPS Coordinates :   Latitude :   33° 55' 19" N Longitude :   86° 18' 27" W    Sexagesimal & Orientation
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Horse Pens 40