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Waterworld Guide

  • Grade context: US
  • Ascents: 47

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Thanks to the following people who have contributed to this crag guide:

leearmstrong10 David Martin KieranNorth Alan Thomas Kelly Patton Frederic St-Amand Andrii Denysenko Johnathan Suderman Sean Sullivan Eric

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Table of contents

1. Waterworld 15 routes in Area

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Seasonality

All Bouldering

Lat / Long: 43.128471, -79.060847

access issues

To boulder at the Niagara Glen, a permit is required. Permits can be purchased at the Niagara Glen Nature Center (3050 Niagara Parkway) or at the Butterfly Conservatory (2565 Niagara Parkway). They cost $40 and require a signed waiver. Bouldering pemits also include an annual parking pass. Note that some boulders are currently closed due to environmental impact concerns. For more information on permits, trails and which boulders are open/closed see https://www.niagaraparks.com/visit-niagara-parks/nature-activities/bouldering/

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Bouldering Rules:

  1. All Boulder's must sign and submit a completed waiver, pay the required fee and obtain a permit prior to bouldering. Boulder's must carry a permit with them while engaging in bouldering on NPC (Niagara Parks Commission).

  2. Permits are non-transferable

  3. Boulders must exercise all appropriate safety measures during bouldering must adhere to the principle of "your safety is your responsibility"

  4. Boulder's must recognize the risks inherent in their activities and ensure that they have the knowledge, skills and physical fitness to participate.

  5. Boulder's must be properly trained and equipped.

  6. Climbing safety and safety equipment is the responsibility of the participant.

  7. Boulder's must observe and obey Niagara Parks Act and Regulations, NPC policies and rules, and all fencing, barriers, and signs. Failure to comply may result in withholding or revocation of Permits.

  8. Activities are limited to boulders, trails and areas sanctioned by NPC.

  9. Bouldering is secondary to the protection of the boulders' geological, biological and cultural heritage. Boulder's must adhere to the "leave no trace" principle.

  10. Minors (under the age of majority in Ontario) participating in bouldering must be accompanied and supervised by a parent or legal guardian. Issuance of a Permit for participation by minors is subject to completion and submission of a waiver signed by the parent or legal guardian.

  11. Boulder's must not remove or disturb natural resources (e.g. vegetation, soil) or cultural resources from the boulders or any area surrounding the boulders. 12. Topping out is permitted only on those boulders explicitly approved for topping out by NPC.

  12. NPC has the authority to limit the number of Boulder's at specific boulders on NPC property, in its sole discretion. 14. Camping and fires are strictly prohibited on NPC property.

  13. Boulder's must report any violations of these Rules by Boulder's or non-boulder's to NPC for enforcement.

  14. Boulder's must keep dogs on leashes at all times while on NPC property and place all dog waste in garbage receptacles.

  15. The use of drugs or alcohol while on NPC property is prohibited.

  16. Boulder's must keep the peace when bouldering at the Niagara Glen. In order to reduce disturbances to others, yelling is to be kept to a minimum. Use of profane language is prohibited.

  17. NPC reserves the right to amend or cancel the Bouldering activities, or change the NPC Bouldering Rules, at any time without notice and in its sole discretion. leave no trace

  18. Hiking in the Niagara Glen is only permitted between the hours of sunrise and Sunset

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RouteGradeStyleSelected ascents
1 Broken Promises

climb the arete

V0 Boulder
2 Pull it Up Fatty

Stand start on the large block and climb the face to top out

V3 Boulder
3 Cyclops

Start in the eye shaped pocket head to a sidepull and top out

V0 Boulder
4 Watch Your Melon

Traverse the boulder starting at the right side with heel in pocket, climb through the opening and top out

V4 Boulder
5 Androgyny V1 Boulder
6 Gym Queen V2 Boulder
7 Chapstick Lesbian V2 Boulder
8 One Hand In My Pocket V0 Boulder
9 Pokemon Trials V4 Boulder
10 Lipstick Lesbian V2 Boulder
11 Bear Chaser V1 Boulder
12 Polish Reprise V2 Boulder
13 Pins And Needles V0 Boulder
14 Neolithic V8 Boulder
15 Fossil V5 Boulder

2. Index by grade

Grade Stars Name Style Pop
V0 Broken Promises Boulder
Cyclops Boulder
One Hand In My Pocket Boulder
Pins And Needles Boulder
V1 Androgyny Boulder
Bear Chaser Boulder
V2 Chapstick Lesbian Boulder
Gym Queen Boulder
Lipstick Lesbian Boulder
Polish Reprise Boulder
V3 Pull it Up Fatty Boulder
V4 Pokemon Trials Boulder
Watch Your Melon Boulder
V5 Fossil Boulder
V8 Neolithic Boulder
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