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Potrero John

Submitted By: Mike Morley on Feb 13, 2006
Administrators: Mike Morley, andy patterson
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Description 

A quarter mile further up the road from Sespe Gorge (Black Wall) lies this 80' cliff sporting a handful of quality sport routes. Bring traditional gear if planning on climbing the solitary trad line, Beginnings (5.5). Also, some supplementary gear (nuts, TCUs) is recommended if leading Menage a Trois (5.10b). A single rope is sufficient to get off all routes.


The Routes (L to R) 

Should I Stay (5.10b/c) - 4 bolts to anchor, 40'.
Should I Go (aka El Potrero) (5.10b/c) - 4 bolts to anchor, 40'.
Migrating Coconuts (aka Zyzzxx) (5.9) - 5 bolts to anchor, 80'.
Miccis (5.8) - 4 bolts to anchor, 80'.
Menage a Trois (5.10b) - 4 bolts to anchor, supp. gear (nuts, TCUs) if desired, 80'.
Color Blind (aka Rubber Man) (5.10c) - 6 bolts to anchor, 80'.
Cleaning Lady (5.10c) - 7 bolts to anchor, 80'.

Further right:
Beginnings (5.5) - trad, 50'.

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Getting There 

1/4 mile up the road from Sespe's main "Black Wall". Park in a dirt turnout and walk down the hillside, across Sespe Creek. Approach time: 5 minutes.



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By Matthew Fienup
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From: Ventura, CA
Mar 16, 2006

This area would see a ton of traffic except that it's a bit too far from town and it's simply overshadowed by its big brother down stream.

Generally, these are very good routes in an idyllic setting. Potrero John is a perfect escape from the Black Wall on busy weekends.