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Elevation: 6,660 ft
GPS: 35.0961, -106.46209
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Shared By: thomas ellis on Oct 12, 2009
Admins: Jason Halladay, Mike Hoskins, Anna Brown

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Shady water polished granite in pleasant riparian environment

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Hike up main trail for Fat City but continue up over dam. Follow primary trail through fields until you reach the tight drainage where you will see a man made wall. First boulders are right above this wall. About 15-20 minutes from parking.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Upper Fat City Drainage (a.k.a. Embudo Canyon)

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V5-6 6C+
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Free Cap'n
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V5-6 6C+ Boulder
1/4" Minus
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V8 7B Boulder
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