This climb is on the left end of an area of steep rock. The base is in the trees near the bottom of the "small" hill that runs throught the grassy field, north of the reservoir. There is a seep at the base. Well-protected climbing, that starts a little tricky. Frictiony hands, lead to better holds, and better angles. Rappel off.
By Andrew Gram Administrator From: Denver, CO Nov 7, 2004 rating: 5.8
Fun climbing - tougher than it looks and feels more like granite that quartzite. Could easily have been done as a trad route - there is a hand crack just a few feet from this at all times.
By glen kaplan From: Salt Lake City, UT Aug 31, 2006 rating: 5.7
Yeah...after several months not climbing, I finally come back and do this thing. At a quick glance, it looked easier (although I didn't really stare at it too long) so I stuck to tennies. It was fun albeit a bit contrived (i.e. the natural and perhaps better line stays well right of the bolt line). Regardless, the bolts are very close together and well within reach of good clipping stances however you do the route. This is a great beginner lead with awesome access!
ummm...sure, you could make it harder (perhaps 5.9ish) by following the straight up bolt line,
This route actually has a second pitch immediately above it which is indeed harder than 5.8...I will let you guys decide as I generally either over rate or under rate? Sure they can be climbed with gear, but these routes like those on reservoir wall or DDD on Mule Hollow are nicely bolted for beginning leaders and maybe those who don't yet own all the cams and stoppers. Bobby, are you serious? To protect these climbs in nearby cracks would be climbing different routes...no way around that argument in my worthless opinion. Anyway, I hope they don't get chopped and other beginners can continue to enjoy these well protected (overbolted in other's minds) routes... Buon Giuorno a tutti...........
This route can vary in difficulty based on how you climb it. Stay in the crack to the right of the bolts all the way up to make this a 5.7. Climb the bolt route to make it more like a 5.8. Climb to the left of the bolts and you are looking at a 5.8+ or a 5.9.
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