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The Shrub

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Description

This formation is just north of Pine Tree Rock and holds a few north facing routes, none of which summit. Any of the three summits can be reached by one of the chimneys/troughs. Fairly steep wall with some challenging classics on good rock.

Getting There

Follow the trail south past the sign in kiosk into the largest gully in Chopping Block area. The trail will bring you right up to the wall before it reaches Pine Tree Rock.

Routes from Left to Right

5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c
 5
Regional Dialect
Trad, Sport
5.12- 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
 23
Slang
Sport
5.13b 8a 29 IX+ 30 E7 6c
 4
New Slang
Trad
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Regional Dialect
 5
5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c Trad, Sport
Slang
 23
5.12- 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a Sport
New Slang
 4
5.13b 8a 29 IX+ 30 E7 6c Trad

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