Left Hand of God stands as a compelling challenge on the Big Boy Wall, beckoning climbers with its clean, splitter cracks sliced sharply into solid stone. This single-pitch trad route demands focus and finesse, rewarding determination with a sequence of technical moves that climb predominantly leftward — a subtle but decisive departure from its rightward sibling routes. Approaching the wall, the terrain opens to a rugged, rocky plateau just outside the vibrant Ontario South Bouldering and Rock area. The air carries the faint scent of cedar and warm stone, the muted rustling of forest undergrowth accompanying your preparation. The climb is a dance between steady hand jams and precise foot placements, where protection is limited but solid with fixed anchors awaiting at the top. Ideal for climbers comfortable on sustained 5.10c moves, this route balances exposure with approachable length, making it a prime objective in a region better known for shorter bouldering challenges.

The Big Boy Wall itself claims a quiet but fierce reputation among Ontario climbers. While the rock quality runs clean and offers security, the protection opportunities require thoughtful rack selection and careful placements, particularly in the splitter hands and fists crack that defines the climb. This crack demands your confidence in traditional gear—cams that fit snugly into flared cracks and stoppers to back up your climbs. Prepping here means gearing up for a route that tests your crack climbing skills and ability to read the rock subtly but confidently.

Getting here is straightforward, with marked trails threading through mixed forest, creating a gently ascended approach that primes your focus for the climb to come. The route is exposed to afternoon sun, making spring and fall the best seasons to climb comfortably, avoiding both summer heat and winter’s cold grip. A brief rappel or careful down climb brings you back to the base, providing a moment to reflect on the route’s demands before readying for your next climb.

From practical considerations on gear to the sensory feel of rock underhand and face, Left Hand of God invites climbers to connect closely with the stone. It’s a route that challenges without overwhelming, an invitation to engage with Ontario’s bold climbing face calmly but resolutely. Whether you’re stepping up from sport climbs or looking to sharpen your crack climbing skills in a reliable setting, this slender beauty on Big Boy Wall is an excellent choice.