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The Face of God

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Description

The main wall of Godhead North, named because of the distinctive silhouette of "The Face of God" as seen from the parking area.

Getting There

The more northern trail leads to the base of "Gabriel's Watch" and the climbs above it. The southern trail will lead to the base of "God Knows" as well as the Cherub area.

Routes from Left to Right

5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
 2
● First Stone
Trad, Sport
5.12- 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
 2
● He Without Sin
Sport
5.11b/c 6c+ 23 VIII- 24 E4 6a
 3
● Gabriel's Watch
Sport
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
 2
● Hanuman's Tail
Trad
5.12- 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
 1
● God Knows
Trad, Sport
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
 3
● Angel Dust
Trad, Sport
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
● First Stone
 2
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b Trad, Sport
● He Without Sin
 2
5.12- 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a Sport
● Gabriel's Watch
 3
5.11b/c 6c+ 23 VIII- 24 E4 6a Sport
● Hanuman's Tail
 2
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b Trad
● God Knows
 1
5.12- 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a Trad, Sport
● Angel Dust
 3
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Trad, Sport

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The Face of God climbs
[Hide Photo] The Face of God climbs
Owls in Heaven ascends the variable crack and clears the major roof to left of the rope. Kabir and I cleaned the crack last April, but I couldn't do the roof moves. Now, it's possible and the climb goes cleanly! Just have to send it.
[Hide Photo] Owls in Heaven ascends the variable crack and clears the major roof to left of the rope. Kabir and I cleaned the crack last April, but I couldn't do the roof moves. Now, it's possible and the climb…
Faces of different gods depending on shading.
[Hide Photo] Faces of different gods depending on shading.