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Groove Rock aka Leap of Faith Area

Colorado > Gunnison > Hartman Rocks

Description

The Groove Rock aka Leap of Faith Wall has three sport climbs on it. The wall is named after the middle route which has an interesting friction move at the top.

The elegant dome just south of Penis Rock. Super Slab is just SW of this.

Eds. This is a combination of two entries to avoid duplication within the database.

Getting There

Just past the Painted Wall on your left, the land opens up a bit and there's a left hand turn. You will be sorely tempted every time to take this. However, it's not this opening in the rocks you want. It's the next one. Take the next left and drive up almost to the base of Leap of Faith Wall. The Slab Wall will be on your right and Quinessential Pinnacle is to you left (just out of sight over a rise). Leap of Faith Wall is also known as the Water Streak Area and Groove Rock.

You can drive right up to this rock from either Super Slab or Penis Rock.

Routes from Left to Right

5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 24
● Tater Tot
Sport, TR
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 28
● Dancin' Fool
Sport
5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a
 2
● In the Groove
Sport
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
 23
● Neutral Zone
Sport
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 21
● Simon May I
Sport
5.10a/b 6a+ 19 VI+ 19 E2 5b
 11
● Rules of Acquisition
Sport
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 12
● Bear Claw
Sport, TR
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b
 7
● Temple Of The Sun
Sport
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
● Tater Tot
 24
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Sport, TR
● Dancin' Fool
 28
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Sport
● In the Groove
 2
5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a Sport
● Neutral Zone
 23
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a Sport
● Simon May I
 21
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Sport
● Rules of Acquisition
 11
5.10a/b 6a+ 19 VI+ 19 E2 5b Sport
● Bear Claw
 12
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Sport, TR
● Temple Of The Sun
 7
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b Sport

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Groove Rock (Leap of Faith).
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John Peterson
[Hide Comment] This is "Groove Rock" in the Cowen guide. One of the best rocks at Hartmans. Jun 14, 2006
YDPL8S
Santa Monica, Ca.
[Hide Comment] I remember the first time we top roped what you guys are calling "Dancin' Fool", with Scotty Gilbert, John Pearson, Tom Pulaski, me and Jon Ake. It was virgin, lichen covered territory. Between the lichen and the non sticky shoes, that thing was intimidating. Jun 15, 2010
Blake C
Superior, CO
[Hide Comment] In the beta photo, "In The Groove" is also known as Baby's Butt Crack. It's hard, not sure of the rating but close to 5.11. May 9, 2011