This climb heads up cracks on the far left side of the Alcatraz Wall. This is the last major crag on the east side of the creek as you head down through Jailhouse Rock. To get there, continue down the creek past the point where it makes a 90 degree left turn below the Cell Blocks. Continue downhill past several bolted routes on the left (40 to Life, Mr. Meanor, & Mug Shot). At the bottom of the hill look up and left to see the Alcatraz Wall. Hoosgal is an easy gear lead up a fractured buttress. Gear placement isn't always as easy as the climbing, but this is a good beginner route.
Protection
Bring along small to medium cams and stoppers. Chains up top.
By joshf From: Tucson, AZ Jan 24, 2008 rating: 5.4
This route has very limited protection, pay attention to where you put your cams as they may be on blocks held in by dirt etc. This climb is also a staircase for the most part.
Jailhouse Rock
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