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5 - Bee Cave Rock Climbing

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	A Climb Called Quest S 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
	All Choked Up S 5.13b 8a 29 IX+ 30 E7 6c
	Cream Filling S 5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b
	Dragged Out and Dusted S 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
	Empty Nest Syndrome S 5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
	Honey Seeker S 5.13d 8b 31 X 32 E8 7a
	Hood Love S 5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a
	Life in Color S 5.12+ 7c 28 IX 27 E6 6b
	Saxophone Potluck S 5.12b/c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b
	Stranglehoff S 5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b
	Tammy Birkenstock Rides Again S 5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c
	Unicorn Infestation S 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
	Veganator S 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
	Veganator Extension S 5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b

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Description

Bee cave is one of the better sectors at The Dry. You can expect most of the routes here to be pretty easy for the first few bolts until you hit the prime section of rock about 30 feet above the ground, then the real fun begins. A lot of work has been done here over the past few seasons to fill in the area with good rock climbs in all styles from steep roofs to interesting face climbs and none of them are to be missed.

Bee Cave is also one of the first spots along the cliff to get shade which makes it a great place to stop on the hike or to make your base camp for the day as you tour the other nearby sectors. The name will lead you to believe that bee's are heavy in the area but that is not true. There used to be a hive in the cave itself but that has been removed for some time now. If you are greeted with bee's in the area be advised, they are docile and only visit the cliff for water. If you are to get stung they will likely to go for your ankles so wear pants or some socks and you should be alright.

Getting There

The Bee Cave is approached via the sole access trail which makes a single large switchback. Upon reaching the wall continue hiking east, gaining elevation. A fixed metal guideline protects the narrow corner at the start of the cave.

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Classic Climbing Routes at 5 - Bee Cave

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5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b 24 ● Dragged Out and Dusted Sport
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b 38 ● Unicorn Infestation Sport
5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c 20 ● Tammy Birkenstock Rides Again Sport
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a 32 ● Hood Love Sport
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a 37 ● Veganator Sport
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a 42 ● A Climb Called Quest Sport
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b 6 ● Empty Nest Syndrome Sport
5.12b/c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b 18 ● Saxophone Potluck Sport
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b 33 ● Stranglehoff Sport
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b 10 ● Cream Filling Sport
5.12+ 7c 28 IX 27 E6 6b 6 ● Life in Color Sport
5.13b 8a 29 IX+ 30 E7 6c 10 ● All Choked Up Sport
5.13d 8b 31 X 32 E8 7a 5 ● Honey Seeker Sport