This route climbs to the top of the leftmost tower visible from the road. Directly across from this route is the obvious roof crack of Grit Roof (5.11a) which climbs to the top of the right-hand tower.
Start in the rocky notch between the two towers and climb solid edges on nice brown rock past four bolts to a ledge (3" piece here). One more bolt and some stemming lead to the top and a bolted anchor/rap.
A standout climb of the area that should not be missed. Three stars out of five.
Protection
5 bolts to anchor/rap (all 3/8"). Take a 3" piece for the horizontal before the last bolt.
Really fun route; bolts are where you want them. Be sure to belay from the ground, not the starting boulder. Cold rock in the winter (no direct sun) but sheltered from the wind.
I was really glad a brought a #3 Camalot for the upper horizontal with a double length sling. The move off the horizonal is nothing to take lightly and the run after the last bolt made me smear carefully and dive for the top!
By Adam Stackhouse Administrator From: Escondido, Ca Nov 28, 2006 rating: 5.10b
I had nothing for the aforementioned horizontal when I did this route, and had to placate my mind a bit before committing. Fortunately there is nice ledge one can start and restart from before making the mantelish move to the next bolt. Very fun route, and well recommended.
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