One of the most convenient crags in the country, being about 15m from the road.
Emergency Location: Mount Arapiles, Declaration Crag Area
© (Breezy)The routes are described clockwise, starting at 'The Ferrets are Coming' which is on the far left, facing South.
There is a nasty weed on the R near the bouldering - please try not to spread the seeds.
© (Breezy)On Tuesday (3/12/19), Barengi Gadjin Land Council (BGLC) informed The Rockclimbing Roundtable (just in advance of public release) that rock art has been rediscovered at Declaration Crag (also known as Taylor’s rock), at Mt Arapiles.
Temporary Restricitons are in place from December 4th while the “Traditional Owners decide what they would like to do with this discovery and how to manage the site”.
Mount Arapiles is first and foremost a trad climbing area. The few sport climbs tend to be in the higher grades where no natural pro is available.
Bolting, particularly retro-bolting, is discouraged and should only be undertaken after extensive consultation with the local climbers, first ascensionists, etc. Inappropriately placed bolts have been chopped.
Do not chip the rock.
Look after the park.
Stick to the paths.
Don't disturb the wildlife.
Routes near peregrine falcon nesting sites are closed in the spring.
Minimise the impact of your camping (fuel stoves not fires, take your rubbish with you, etc).
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Michael 'Wonderdog' Woodrow on ★★★ Little Thor 20 - Get the pro right... wouldn't want to zipper...
Daniel Quade on ★★★ Little Thor 20 - Daniel Quade on Little Thor, Dec Crag, Arapiles, 2005
Laef Hosking on ★★★ Little Thor 20 - Little Thor
★ The Pleb 5 - IMG_20181115_151941.jpg