Old Pioneer Trail Climbing

Last Updated: Aug, 2026
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Guide moderated by Nick Scarpelli & Tyler Beecroft
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Annexed zone and secondary parking for when visiting the Titlest or after 5 pm when the main lot is closed to climbers.

After crossing the Carver Bridge take a left going SE on Springwater Rd, then the next right on Hattan Rd across from the Carver River park. The old church will be at the next intersection a couple hundred feet up the rd. Park here and look for the gated driveway that goes up the hill behind the church. Just behind the gate is a trail leading uphill into the woods. This leads to the James Dean boulders in a few hundred feet and eventually the... Show more
This digital Old Pioneer Trail climbing guidebook gives you GPS navigation, verified topos, and beta for hundreds of climbs. Explore classics and hidden gems with offline access to maps, directions, and beta videos. Whether it's your first visit or fiftieth, KAYA makes your Old Pioneer Trail days smoother, safer, and more dialed. Annexed zone and secondary parking for when visiting the Titlest or after 5 pm when the main lot is closed to climbers. After crossing the Carver Bridge take a left going SE on Springwater Rd, then the next right on Hattan Rd across from the Carver River park. The old church will be at the next intersection a couple hundred feet up the rd. Park here and look for the gated driveway that goes up the hill behind the church. Just behind the gate is a trail leading uphill into the woods. This leads to the James Dean boulders in a few hundred feet and eventually the left of the cliff above the birthday boulders.

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Dried up v0
One of the best easy climbs in Carver. Makes for a good traverse to the right that’s probably about V3
★ 5(v0, Solid)
6.23.2025
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Dried up v0
One of the best easy climbs in Carver. Makes for a good traverse to the right that’s probably about V3
★ 5(v0, Solid)
6.23.2025
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Sitting Duck v6
Trying to determine if I exited it properly. The low moves are awesome, toehooking, jamming fingers into a small slot, great hands and feet with powerful moves.
★ 4(v6, Solid)
6.12.2018
JESSE FIRESTONE
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Sitting Duck v6
★ 3(v6, Solid)
8.9.2014
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Penguin v6
Tried awful beta at first. Pretty fun with the correct (obvious) sequence. Needs some cleaning still.
★ 3(v6, Solid)
6.29.2013
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