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Elevation: 4,126 ft
GPS: 34.02539, -116.17712
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Shared By: Scotty Nelson on Feb 15, 2006
Admins: Greg Opland, C Miller, Gunkswest, Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer Ski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes
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The Banana Cracks formation is located between Quail Springs Road and Hemingway Buttress.

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Follow the trail from the parking lot towards Hemingway, but veer off right to get to the Banana Cracks.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Banana Cracks

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
 76
Left Banana Crack
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5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
 11
Tails of Poodles
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5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
 56
Right Banana Crack
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5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
 26
Papaya Crack
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5.11a/b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
 8
Banana Peel
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Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Left Banana Crack
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5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b Trad
Tails of Poodles
 11
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Trad
Right Banana Crack
 56
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c Trad
Papaya Crack
 26
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c Trad
Banana Peel
 8
5.11a/b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c Trad
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