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Description

Spire on the northeast end of Emancipation. Holds routes such as: Royal Flush, Gambler, Ace In the Hole.

Getting There

Follow the trail in the gully between Monster and Emancipation. The trail will head uphill and to the right after a few hundred yards, follow this to the crest and northeast end of emancipation. There are a couple boulders on this hillside the bouldering crew should check out sometime.

Routes from Left to Right

5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 25
● Royal Flush
Trad
5.12+ 7c 28 IX 27 E6 6b
 3
● The Gambler
Sport 2 pitches
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
● Royal Flush
 25
5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Trad
● The Gambler
 3
5.12+ 7c 28 IX 27 E6 6b Sport 2 pitches

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Royal Flush in all its Glory!
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