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Elevation: 6,445 ft
GPS: 39.73785, -105.31803
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Shared By: Quinn Stevens on Dec 31, 2000
Admins: Leo Paik, John McNamee, Frances Fierst, Monty, Monomaniac, Tyler KC
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Twitch Rock is a small formation just below Highwire Crag that contains two routes; Twitch (5.12d) and an unknown project. Here you'll find a nice vantage point of Highwire Crag and The River Wall. The rock is solid and gently overhanging with some excellent shade provided by a nearby tree.

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Park at the large pullout before tunnel two, right across from the New River Formation. Walk along the road, cross the bridge, and head down and right as if you're going to Highlander or Sonic Youth. At about 100 yards, you'll have a trail option to take a direct left, heading up a steep hillside. You should be able to see Twitch, on a gently overhanging rock behind a large tree. From your car, this only takes 5-10 minutes.

Routes

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A. Stone Cold KiLLaz, 12, 1p, 65', bolts.

B. G'Owen Rogue, 9+, 1p, 50', bolts.

BC. The Dream Variation, 10-, 1p, 55', bolts.

D1. Twitch, 12+, 1p, bolts.

D2. Spastic Tactic, 14-, 1p, 50', bolts. 

E. Prowler, 14-, 1p, 35', bolts.

F. Squeezing the Lemon, 13-,1p, 40', bolts.

Rattlesnake warning!

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Per Michael Heckendorn: an aggressive rattlesnake has been seen in the area August 2020.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Twitch Rock

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
 42
The Dream Variation
Sport
5.12d 7c 28 IX 28 E6 6b
 99
Twitch
Sport
5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c
 15
Squeezing the Lemon
Sport
5.13d 8b 31 X 32 E8 7a
 26
Prowler
Sport
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
The Dream Variation
 42
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b Sport
Twitch
 99
5.12d 7c 28 IX 28 E6 6b Sport
Squeezing the Lemon
 15
5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c Sport
Prowler
 26
5.13d 8b 31 X 32 E8 7a Sport
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