This route is on the east face of hitchcock pinnacle, starting under the obvious roof. I would say it is worth doing for the roof move. If it was closer to the ground, it would be a fun V0/1 bouldering problem. There is one bolt above the roof and a set of chains. This route is easily top roped after climbing the standard route, but rope drag is bad when lowering off. I would recommend topping out and rapping to save your sheath.
I heard a rumor that some holds on this route was chipped out by rock hammers in the early '70s.
Location
East face hitchcock pinnacle, its a no brainer.
Protection
1 bolt up high. Cracks under the roof will probably take anything fat finger sized. Falling on lead over the roof before clipping the bolt would probably be bad news.
By Braxton Norwood From: Tucson Feb 16, 2008 rating: 5.10- PG13
This climb isn't worth leading, in my opinion; it's not particularly fun. If you really want to do it, do it on TR after leading one of the other routes. By the way, if you peel off just after pulling the roof, and just before clipping the bolt, it would be an ugly fall.
The bolt seems to be poorly located. I agree, leading this route is bold the way it was set up. Fun TR.
By Andrew Haag From: Tucson, AZ Jun 20, 2008 rating: 5.10a R
Loose blocks below roof, and in the crack to the right. This route is hard to climb on TR, rope gets in the way under the roof. Can always rap down and hang a long sling from the bolt to protect roof.
By Scott Thalacker From: St. Paul, MN May 15, 2009 rating: 5.10a
Do not lead this route. Do not waste time climbing it unless you want cool pictures of yourself pulling an overhang.
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