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The Corrosion Cave / Walk-By Slab Rock Climbing

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Routes in 2. The Corrosion Cave / Walk-By Slab

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	Across the Universe S 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
	Baby Got Back S 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Corrosion S 5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c
	Corrosion Extension S 5.13a/b 8a 29 IX+ 29 E7 6c
	Direct Hit S 5.14a 8b+ 32 X+ 32 E8 7a
	Drive By S 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
	Mr. Drysedale S 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
	Rasta John S 5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b
	Screaming Target S 5.13c 8a+ 30 X- 31 E7 7a
	Shell Shock S 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
	Warlord S 5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c
	Watts Up S 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b

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Description

Presumably named after the seepage that continuously oozes out of the rock, the Corrosion Cave has several lines ranging from 5.11c to 5.14a. Corrosion (5.13a) is the namesake route here, and is still climbable even when wet. The Warlord/Screaming target start is very popular and frequently has a queue on summer afternoons. The easiest route in the cave proper is Across the Universe (5.11+).

The slab to the left of the cave (the "Walk-by Slab") contains a variety of independent routes and link-ups from 10- to 12+ on more vertical terrain. The slab stays in the sun for a few hours after the cave due to its southern exposure, but eventually goes into the shade later on a summer afternoon.

Getting There

Follow the approach description for the Hood. The switchbacks deposit you on the left side of the cave.

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Classic Climbing Routes at The Corrosion Cave / Walk-By Slab

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.

5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 18 ● Baby Got Back Sport
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a 26 ● Across the Universe Sport
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a 8 ● Shell Shock Sport
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a 6 ● Mr. Drysedale Sport
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b 5 ● Rasta John Sport
5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c 17 ● Warlord Sport
5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c 7 ● Corrosion Sport