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Return to Forever

Name: Return to Forever
Rating: 2.8

5.11a YDS 6c French 22 Ewbanks VII+ UIAA 22 ZA E3 5c British

Routes in Sphinx Rock

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	Black Crack T 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Cheops S 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
	Crunch, The T,TR V0- 4-
	Exit Stage Right T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Joint Venture T,TR 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a R
	Lickety Split S 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b R
	Locksmith aka Dihedral Route T 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
	Return to Forever T 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
	Slug AKA Summit Route 1960, The T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	So Honed Yet So Stoned S 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Sphinx Crack T 5.13b 8a 29 IX+ 30 E7 6c
	Talus Food Crack T 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
	Thinner T A3

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Access Issue: Closed: Private Property - Sphinx Rock is on private property Details

6/3/06 -- Sphinx Rock (aka Elephant Rock) in Pinegrove, Colorado, is located on private property. Trespassing for any reason is illegal. Trespassing will now be enforced with the assistance of the local sheriff's office. Violators will be held accountable for towed vehicles, citations, and any legal actions.

Per T Dz: I talked to the owner of the saloon who knows the property owner. Apparently, his deceased wife is buried at the base of Sphinx. Best to let her rest if so.

Description

An excellent route located uphill to the right from Sphinx crack. This crack is easy to find as it forms the opposite side of the Sphinx fracture. Surmount overhang 8' off the ground. Continue to second overhang (crux) and enjoy continuous but easier hands and finger climbing shortly after. Belay is not fixed so save a few 2" pieces for the top, a bodyweight belay could suffice.