This route is found on the south side, to the right of where the old dirt road tops out at the base of the formation. Besides the 4th class scramble, this is probably the easiest and safest way to the summit. The hardest move on the whole route is getting off the ground. If you are tall, then reaching the high pocket jugs makes it real easy. This rock seems a bit more solid than on the North face and may even hold gear, although I soloed this line so I don't know for sure.
Descend via the guardrails and 4th class scramble.
Location
South face, to the right of the dirt road as it reaches the base of the formation.
Protection
Standard rack up to hand size will do just fine. Rock quality may be suspect for holding a fall.
This one might actually be safer if free-soloed, but I would not advocate this in general... instead, enjoy some of the easy scrambling and bouldering, or even some near-ground play. The rock is rather polished in spots, and the flared cracks are pretty hard to get good purchase for any real protection. Gera might help peace of mind.
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