Hidden Valley

Red River Delta, VN

Hidden Valley, also known as The Farm, has been under development since 2013. It was first managed by Asia Outdoors and then by Cat Ba Climbing, who has been responsible for major developments in the last two years. Cat Ba Climbing was founded in 2014 by local guide Mr. Zoom and employes Western and Vietnamese staff. Hidden Valley is located near Cat Ba Town in a quiet, private valley for which Cat Ba Climbing has an access arrangement with the current owner. Hidden Valley’s limestone is pockmarked and very featured with loads of pockets, mini scoops, ledges, and tufas. Easier climbs toward the right are great fun and offer loads of cool holds on generally vertical rock. The Lower Roof area offers routes with overhanging cruxes requiring strength and determination. There is also a small bouldering cave. Hidden Valley faces northwest and never receives sun. The base is additionally shaded by nearby vegetation. Since the central part of the crag is sheltered at the top by an overhang, climbing remains possible during light rain. Climbing in the summer can be challenging due to damp atmosphere and swarming mosquitoes. October through April are better. Older routes are equipped with expansion bolds; newer routes with glueins.
CRAG STATISTICS
33
Routes
1182
meters climbed
82
Zlags
6a
average grade

J F M A M J J A S O N D

Family friendly
Very safe
Rain safe
Parking
Vertical
Overhanging
Roof
Exposition
50 m.
5 min.

GALLERY