City of rocks route

many years ago when I was in city of rocks I climbed a routes that was 5.9 ish and mostly protected by slinging chicken heads.

I will be returning to COR later in the month and was wondering if someone could enlighten me on the possible name and location of this route? thanks

Sadly, I'd be surprised if some jackass hasn't added a line of bolts to your fine route. Seems to be the way things are going these days. Good luck.

Oh god I hope not, the chicken heads where plenty bomber, no bolts needed.

My route on Elephant Rock Sinsemilla is only 5.8ish, but I don't think it's been retrobolted...whereas Face Shot (also 5.8) has been retrobolted without permission.

Could you be thinking of Cowboy Route on Bath rock? It's only 5.5, I think, but has an abundance of slingable chicken heads

http://www.mountainproject.com/v/idaho/city_of_rocks/the_breadloaves/105741101

This one?

Dykes of Gastonia on Striped rock is a 3 pitch 5.7, both belays around slung horns and most of the protection is the same. There are two bolts on a slabby section down low but you are happy to have these.

Doug Foust wrote:Dykes of Gastonia on Striped rock is a 3 pitch 5.7, both belays around slung horns and most of the protection is the same. There are two bolts on a slabby section down low but you are happy to have these.

Dikes of Gastonia. Yes I do believe that was the one. After a quick google search and looking at the description that really does look like the one I was looking for.

So it is any good? Always wondered about that route.

zoso wrote:So it is any good? Always wondered about that route.

Its been 6 years or so but It really sticks in my mind as a really good and unique route. If I remember right I think I used 90% of my pro as slings around horns, I don't recall placing a lot of hard gear.

It's a great old school route. The first pitch is slabby and grainy with limited protection(2 bolts and one flake for gear). It gets a bit sketch right before the first belay which is a giant horn. Keep your shoes clean!!!!!

The rest of the route is pretty mellow climbing and we placed no gear, just slung horns.

Definately a different and IMO very fun route.