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Cell Blocks

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Description

The Cell Block sector consists of three routes: Cell Block Six (Sport), Cell Block Eight (Mixed), and Cell Block Nine (Mixed). All three lines climb undulating less-than-vertical rock.

Getting There

Follow the dry riverbed past the Dragon Tower and Guard Tower. The Cell Blocks will be to the right immediately before the riverbed has drops off approximately 10 feet.

Routes from Left to Right

5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 53
● Cell Block Eight
Trad, Sport
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
 78
● Cell Block Six
Sport
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 38
● Cell Block Nine
Trad, Sport
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
● Cell Block Eight
 53
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad, Sport
● Cell Block Six
 78
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b Sport
● Cell Block Nine
 38
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Trad, Sport

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The Cell Block Sector. L to R: 8, 6, 9.
[Hide Photo] The Cell Block Sector. L to R: 8, 6, 9.