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Hidden Cirque

OPEN: Access is subject to conditions.
Updated 22 December 2024, by Richard Thomson.

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OPEN: Access is subject to conditions.
Updated 17 March 2026, by ezstewart.

Most of the Sheridan Hills crag is now open again following slip damage. Hidden Cirque and Western Wall cliffs remain CLOSED until further notice. Many thanks to the landowners for making this possible.

Type
Sector
Part of
Sheridan Hills

Some distance east and up the slope is a steep wall with a cirque of rock at the eastern side.
A black streak runs up directly below a huge overhang.

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Routes

Reference Title Grade Length Pro Quality Alert Operations
 Black Streak, 19 19 18m 6
1.02
  • P1
  • 19
  • 18m
  • 6
  • Trad

Start directly up the black streak. The crux is at the top where the holds become a bit sparse. 6
naked bolts and a #2 and #3.5-4 friend to reduce a runout. Belay 20m back from large pine
trees.
 The Taste Goes On, 20 20 12m 4
1.02
  • P1
  • 20
  • 12m
  • 4

A small outcrop to the left.
Short, steep, and strenuous. 4 bolts, the top one with a hanger. DBC belay.
 The Taste Goes On, 20 20 12m 4
1.02
  • P1
  • 20
  • 12m
  • 4

Short, steep, and strenuous. 4 bolts, the top one with a hanger. DBC belay.
 Eat My Shorts, 19 19 10m 2
0
  • P1
  • 19
  • 10m
  • 2

2 naked bolts and a TBC belay. Abseil or walk off.
 Buzzy Bee, 15 15 10m 3
2.01
  • P1
  • 15
  • 10m
  • 3

Further east down the hill near the prow of the buttress is another wall with a large tree at the
top. Immediately left of Cats Cradle. Climb the corner up to the rata then move out left to the large
ledge with a TBC belay. 3 naked bolts. Pleasant climbing.
 Cats Cradle, 18 18 10m 2
0
  • P1
  • 18
  • 10m
  • 2

Climbs the black streak on the red wall on the small buttress. 1 naked bolt and 1 with a
hanger. Either thread your rope while hanging from the DBC belay or climb up meters of steep
dirt to another DBC belay, from which you can walk off anyway.
 Heading For The Light, 21 21 12m 4
1.02
  • P1
  • 21
  • 12m
  • 4

A steep but short climb starting directly above Cats Cradle. 4 naked bolts. Belay from a large
tree 10m from the top.
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