Classic Climbs for The Optimator
Mountain Project's determination of the most popular, highly-rated routes.
| Route Name | Location | Star Rating | Difficulty | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ● Charlie's Pillar |
|
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad | ||
| ● Charlie's Pillar Direct Start |
|
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad, TR | ||
| ● Lady Pillar |
|
5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Trad | ||
| ● St. Pauli Girl |
|
5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Trad | ||
| ● Neat |
|
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b Trad | ||
| ● Mudslide |
|
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b Trad | ||
| ● Chick Flick |
|
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b Trad | ||
| ● Ditch 'em |
|
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b Trad | ||
| ● Hefe Weissen |
|
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b Trad | ||
| ● El Cubano |
|
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b Trad | ||
| ● Sardikar |
|
5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b Trad | ||
| ● Long Island Iced Tea |
|
5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b Trad | ||
| ● Casey's Route |
|
5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b Trad | ||
| ● Hayutake |
|
5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b PG13 Trad | ||
| ● Lucky Lager |
|
5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b Trad | ||
| ● He Brews |
|
5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b Trad | ||
| ● Soul Fire |
|
5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c Trad | ||
| ● Beer Run |
|
5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c Trad | ||
| ● Hayutake [direct start] |
|
5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c Trad | ||
| ● Gunning For Gonzo |
|
5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c Trad | ||
| ● The Season of the Worm |
|
5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c Trad 2 pitches | ||
| ● The Optimator | 3611 |
|
5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c Trad | ||
| ● "Unnamed 5.11" - OW right o… |
|
5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c Trad | ||
| ● 90 proof |
|
5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c Trad | ||
| ● Cobweb Splitter |
|
5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c Trad | ||
| ● Jive Crack |
|
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a Trad | ||
| ● Annunaki |
|
5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a Trad | ||
| ● Kitchen Sink |
|
5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a Trad | ||
| ● Road Soda |
|
5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a Trad | ||
| ● Unnamed 11+ |
|
5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a Trad | ||
| ● Herbie's King Cobra |
|
5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a Trad | ||
| ● Bow Flex |
|
5.12- 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a Trad | ||
| ● Boriqua |
|
5.12- 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a Trad | ||
| ● Unknown |
|
5.12- 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a PG13 Trad | ||
| ● Two Scoops |
|
5.12 7b+ 27 VIII+ 26 E6 6b Trad | ||
| ● Double Bock |
|
5.12 7b+ 27 VIII+ 26 E6 6b Trad | ||
| ● Optimator |
|
5.13- 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E7 6c Trad | ||
| ● Pat's Blue Ribbon |
|
5.13- 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E7 6c Trad |


