Birth Canal

One of four recorded lines on Deiters Rock, a short cliff of high-quality limestone beside the Niagara River. Named in memory of Deiter, who helped establish the area's first ascents. Approach ~20 minutes upriver from the Whirlpool on escarpment-side trails — no trail follows the river base. Watch river levels; landings can flood. V1 warm-up before harder neighbors like Wish You Were Here (V4) and Aquawoman (V4).