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Summary

Steep with jugs

Description

Sunset Strip is the only crag on the western side of the range. Here the upthrust of the standstone is at its steepest but unfortunately the crag is somewhat broken by terraces making for shorter routes. The cliffs character and location high on the Cathedral Range, overlooking the Acheron Valley somewhat make up for this and for the long approach via Neds Gully.

When lit by the afternoon sun the orange wall can easily be seen from the Maroondah Highway. Best avoided in hot weather. Most routes start of a narrow ledge and there fore have instant exposure. There is natural and fixed protection.

The climbing is generally steep and clean and there is a bunch of decent worthwhile routes that are great on a winters afternoon.

Access issues

Long approach from Neds Gully via the current track. The old track went straight up the ridge.

Approach

From the the Ten Fathom Ridge Saddle continue up the track to Neds Saddle. Turn hard R and follow the track sign posted "Little Cathedral Track as it follows the contour line of the ridge line between the North Cathedral and Little Cathedral. Turn L sign posted Neds Saddle via Cathedral Peak and ascend about 170m to a flat spot on the ridge. Walk over the little saddle and follow a pad down and L to the terrace under the crag. Expect to take upwards of 45 mins.

Where to stay

Cooks Mill or Neds Gully in the Park or Alexandra is just around the corner.

Ethic

There is a mixture of Fixed and natural protection.

History

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Spied by Graham Hoxley from his girlfriends bedroom window, later later raided by Geoff Butcher, Tempest and Martin Llama at different stages.

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Author(s): Lindorff, Goding & Hodgson

Date: 2011

ISBN: 9780646529387

Get ready to fully experience the rock climbing scene in Victoria with Sublime Climbs, a comprehensive guidebook authored by Kevin Lindorff, Josef Goding, and Jarrod Hodgson. This full-color, 380-page book covers the best climbing locations in the region, including Mt Arapiles, Mt Buffalo, and the Grampians. It features descriptions of over 700 routes, topographic maps, and breathtaking images. Whether you're a seasoned pro or new to the sport, Sublime Climbs has everything you need to make the most of your climbing experience in Victoria and experience all of it's classic routes.

Author(s): Chris Baxter & Glenn Tempest

Date: 1994

ISBN: 0646167308

A Guide to selected rockclimbs at Mt Arapiles,the Grampians and Mt Buffalo

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