Lost Falls
10 minutes
Slabby dolerite up to 100m
Introduction
Note: As of late January 2012 there is damage to rock anchors on the climbs at Lost Falls. Two of the bolts on the shared TBB at the top of Pitch 2 were unusable. Also, there is one bolt on the second pitch of Ride the Dragon that has been obliterated. Finally two bolts on pitch two of Black Dawg were also unusable. This area is definitely different to your typical crag. The surroundings alone make the trip worthwhile, the routes are weird but fun - if you take the attitude that dried slime and other waterfall debris are all part of the adventure! Both routes share the top pitch, and both are fully bolted.
Access
Take the turn-off to Lost Falls, 3km E of Kalangadoo on Lake Leake Highway and drive for 5km, following signs to the car park (LF000). Follow the sign saying "Rock Pools" to the creek (LF010), then down creek to top of falls (LF020). Total walking time is about ten minutes. Find a TBB here near the edge and abseil 26m to TBB, then 50m to TBB, then 20m to the base.
This place accommodates two parties without too much discomfort thanks to the triple bolt belays. Any more than two groups and things would get a bit crowded.
Camping
There is pleasant camping at the car park.
GPS
The two climbs share the top pitch and all three belays.
Ride the Dragon
★96m15L of the two climbs. 1. 20m 13. 6 BRs. 2. 50m 15. 16 BRs. 3. 26m 13. 6 BRs.
Andy Townsend, Michael Fox, Jan 2006.
Black Dawg
★96m19This is the climb closest to waterfall. 1. 20m 13. 6 BRs. 2. 50m 19. 17 BRs. 3. 26m 13. As for RD.
Michael Fox, Andy Townsend, Jan 2006.