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Near Mount Carmel Tunnel

Submitted By: Jakester on Nov 24, 2003
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Description 

Near the Mt. Carmel Tunnel, you will find The Headache, a stellar, 3-pitch 5.10 crack climb that receives sun until around noon. Two 60m ropes are needed for abseiling purposes.


Getting There 

Near the western end of Mt. Carmel Tunnel on Route 9. Park your car at a pullout at the last pullout before the tunnel. A short 10 minute hike leads to the bottom of the climb.


The Classics

Mountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for Near Mount Carmel Tunnel:
Ashtar Command Tower   5.9     Trad, 2 pitches, 250 feet   
The Headache   5.10+     Trad, 3 pitches, 380 feet, Grade II   
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