This fun sport route is just to the right of Goodro's Wall. From the Storm Mountain parking lot, cross the bridge and turn left. At the Y in the trail, branch right and then take one of the dirt paths up the slope from the first picnic table. You will need to scramble up a short 4th class gully to the belay ledge. WARNING: Be sure you can climb or lower off this gully before going up, it can get kind of sketchy coming back down. It's a bit easier if you go left.
For the climb, follow seven bolts to the anchors up the face to the right (the wall is east facing). Plenty of foot and hand holds but seems pretty challanging for 5.6. This spot queues up quickly on the weekend so get there early. Shaded most of the day.
Protection
8-10 quickdraws. Chains at the top. Please use your own lockers or QDs for the top anchor and rap down at the end to reduce wear on the chains. Bring a few medium to small cams to set up a belay anchor.
I would stick-clipped the second bolt. The holds (especially on the first 3 bolts) are a bit greasy for 5.6. Top half of the route is easier and juggier.
By Nathan Fisher Administrator Apr 14, 2004 rating: 5.6
Is there 6 bolts or more than 6? My diary from 2000 shows 6 bolts.
By Nathan Fisher Administrator Jun 27, 2004 rating: 5.6
It seems odd to say about a 5.6 route, but this one is hard for the grade, especially the first 3 bolts. A 5.7 rating seems inappropriate, however; the distance between bolts, and some of the cruxes lead me to suggest other 5.6's as a first lead (Italian Arete, with its more positive holds, comes to mind). Six Appeal is is a great route to practice your footwork, as you should only need hands for balance most of the way. Stay honest by avoiding the flake at left, and resist the urge to stem off Goodro's Wall. Work your feet and you should never have to make any big reaches.
By john gilchrist From: sLC, utah Apr 26, 2006 rating: 5.6
Nice route to check out Goodro's from and for something to shoot for in the future. Good climb there is a little bit of a climb up but nothing to crazy.
By icsteveoh From: salt lake city, UT Aug 13, 2006 rating: 5.7
If this is your first lead I'd go to six pents or whatever the one is around the corner, this one has some tricky balancing non positive sloper moves with a bit of run out that could scar a beginning leader. I'd say the bottom is a littler harder than 5.6 but? maybe I'm just not very good at slopers.
By Adam Fisher From: sandy, utah Apr 25, 2007 rating: 5.6
It looked to me like those bolts where old 1/4 inchers for the most part. Are they...and if so should they be replaced? I know it is only 5.6, but if a new leader fell between bolts it could generate quite the fall. Fun route though, highly recommend it.
By Brian in SLC From: Salt Lake City, UT Jul 22, 2008
I don't think any of the bolts are 1/4". The first one is either a button head, or, a Rawl 5 piece (can't tell from my picture). At least 5/16" or 3/8". And, the route isn't that old. My bet is that they're still bomber.
Rest of the bolts look like studs?
Might not be too hard to replace the first one, though. Maybe Mike White can take a gander at it?
Thin and stiff for 5.6 compared to the other ones in the area. Great route to teach beginners how to trust their feet after a few routes on Reservoir Ridge.
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