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Cockscomb Rock Climbing

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Routes in Cockscomb

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	East Face T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
	East Face of South Tower T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Least Resistance T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Northeast Cracks aka “Compromise” T 5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Spiral Staircase T 5.0 2- 4 I 6 MM 1c
	West Face T 5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c

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Elevation:	10,919 ft
GPS:	37.83562, -119.3847 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Description

A prominence on the ridge between Unicorn Peak and Echo Ridge; the twin summits become apparent at the top. Nice views. The Roper guide suggests a 4th class route on the west side, perhaps the easiest descent option. The NW crack is 5.7ish, worthy of 3 stars, and leads directly to the north summit; normal rack to 3½ or 4 inches. A circuitous 4th class/easy 5th class route from the NW up and around to the N and E sides leads to the notch between the summits.