Routes in Lower Benson Bluffs

The bolted line in the middle of the upper section of the crag. Shares an anchor with Bees Knees, which is located well below the top of the wall. Follows a sweet flake, and is a candidate for best 5.7 in Nanaimo.

Starts on the intermediate ledge near the far right end of the crag. Haul up on a fixed line to reach the start. Shares the final four bolts and anchor with Maverick. The starting crack goes at 10a, followed by a second easier crack. The crux is the thin, steep bolted section just above a small ledge near the anchor.

Second pitch is 8m, Gear to 2”, A1. However, will probably go free this year.

Chimney up the distinctive detached fang of rock, then tackle the thin crux above it. A bit spicy, as the fourth clip is done from very thin holds and a fall there will land you right onto the top of the fang.

Starts on the intermediate ledge, directly above Ear Worm. After rambling up some starting cracks and ledges, tackle the distinctively black, overhanging but juggy lieback crack. A second, easier crack is just above it.

Starts on the intermediate ledge, near the left end of the “original” LB crag. Use the Sublime anchor to belay from. After climbing through some easy ledges, tackle the steep, cruxy dihedral. A second crux awaits at the short headwall above. Bring some gear to protect the final crack before the anchor.

Start on Mumbo Jumbo for the first four bolts, then traverse left onto the slightly overhanging face. Crux is near the top.