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Acker Rock is a ridge-like formation that towers 3000 feet above the South Umpqua and Buckeye Creek valleys in Oregon's southern Cascades. Acker Rock is a large, coarse-textured, shallow intrusive, quartz latite volcanic plug found deep in Oregon's Umpqua National forest, which provides a unique opportunity for adventure climbing in a remote setting. The summit is home to the historic Acker Rock Lookout, which is still used for fire spotting. Generally it is available for rent from August 1 through November according to the Umpqua Nat'l Forest website.
Eagles Dare (grade II, S 5.9, PG/PG-13) is an eight pitch sport alpine adventure route that directly ascends the west face of Acker Rock.
Activity Notes
Grade II, 8-pitch, 5.9+ S LEAD-CLIMBER SKILLS REQUIRED Outdoor rock climbing experience, with the ability to lead climb challenging sport route Rock gym climbing grades: should be comfortable/casual leading 5.10+ Lead belay skills with significant experience Multi-pitch climbing experience Experience/training in intermediate rock rescue (ascending a rope, tandem rappels, escape-the-belay, overcoming a loaded belay device) FOLLOWER SKILLS REQUIRED Outdoor rock climbing experience, with the ability to top-rope/clean challenging sport route Rock gym climbing grades: should be comfortable/casual top-roping 5.10+ Lead belay skills with significant experience Multi-pitch climbing experience Rappelling experience Experience/training in basic rock rescue (ascending a rope, tandem rappels) BETA https://www.mountainproject.com/route/113728534/eagles-dare https://cdn-files.apstatic.com/climb/113785131_medium_1509824562.jpg Rough Topo: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1nqR8RsWlebLZaMib6y8q9LBfl_cdGjU8 Route pitch-by-pitch Description: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1KpAA5IPKCLr_Yk5ex_bGFk1pGMtAbBRY| Other Information | |
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| Driving Distance from Portland | 253 miles |
| Driving Time from Portland | 5 hours |
| Distance - Round Trip | 3 miles |
| Interesting Features | Fire Lookout |
| Relevant Books | Rock Climbing Western Oregon Vol 2: The Umpqua by Greg Orton |
| Relevant Maps | http://www.mytopo.com/maps/?lat=43.05300&lon=-122.64400&z=15 |
| Useful Links | GPS Track Map |
