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Hornets Nest

Submitted By: Peter Gram on Jul 16, 2002
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Description 

This rock and Shipyard Rock are the two large formations in the South Seas area. Hornets' Nest has many fine routes on it, many of which are very difficult. The average rating is probably around 5.11, but routes vary from 5.4 to 5.13 on its various faces. Mr. Critical, Second Hand Rose, and WASP are all very fun routes. Hornets' Nest is made up mostly of routes requiring only quickdraws, but a few routes require gear as well. To descend, pick one of many fixed anchor rappels, and bring two ropes.


Getting There 

Walk into the South Seas sign-in area. There are two large formations straight ahead. Shipyard Rock is the one on the right, and Hornets' Nest is on the left. Many routes start on this face, but for others, follow the trail around its base.


The Classics

Mountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for Hornets Nest:
Second Hand Rose   5.8     Sport, 1 pitch, 100 feet   
W.A.S.P. (center variation start)   5.9     Trad, Sport, 1 pitch, 165 feet   
The Pollinator   5.10b/c     Sport, 1 pitch, 110 feet   
Anaphylactic Shock   5.11-     Sport, 1 pitch, 120 feet   
Mr. Critical   5.11     Sport, 1 pitch, 140 feet   
Beetle Juice   5.12a/b     Sport, 1 pitch, 80 feet   
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By Monomaniac
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From: Morrison, CO
Sep 2, 2008

Its possible to rap from the summit anchor atop WASP/Pollinator to the ground in one rap with a single 70m cord, with some easy downclimbing. Aim for the chasm between Hornet's Nest & Shipyard Rock. Its pretty close, so tie knots in the rope ends.