Owl Crack 5.8+
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Description The most right crack (actually two parallel cracks) of the Triple Cracks, Owl Crack climbs past a very small roof aiming left for a finish of finger crack and slab. A terrific climb for its grade.
Location Follow the green trail up to the Triple Cracks Sanctuary marked by three prominent cracks on the same wall. Owl Crack is the furthest right climb of the three identified by a small triangular roof.
Protection Owl Crack requires a standard rack including hand sizes down low and nuts up top. Climb up and left to bolts above Grass Crack.
By talkinrocks From: Boulder, CO May 24, 2009
| Best route in the Triple Cracks. If the Boy Scouts would stop flailing all over it for hours, you may get a chance at leading this route. Pulling the roof isnt as hard as it looks from below. Solid jams above and below the "roof". |
By Ken Tothero Jul 7, 2011
| Definitely my favorite crack climb at Enchanted Rock, if not my favorite climb in the park. Great hand crack/layback, followed by a fun roof move, then enjoyable thin flake to the top. A must do! It was also my first lead at the grade (and is, I think, a considerably easier lead than Middle Crack). You can bail out right after the roof if you've had enough. The upper flake definitely requires a bit more skill in placing gear. The lower crack section and the roof provide loads of bomber protection. |
By Garth Magee Aug 6, 2012
| This one had a drunk solo by 1977 or 78, I am sure. Done by a friend out of his mind. He also took a ground bounce off Fear of Flying about the same time. |
By Ky Harkey Mar 26, 2013
| Best to set an anchor on the huge rock horn at the top of the face (long cord required) for top-roping Middle, Owl and Becky's crack. Grass crack anchors are too far left for these routes, but make a good rap station after some down-climbing from the horn. |
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