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Monster Within

5.9+, Sport, 80 ft (24 m),  Avg: 3 from 9 votes
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Description

This route starts near the top of the Monster formation, and goes to the top in one medium length pitch. Follow the directions for the Monster rock around to the uphill side, then look for a steep bolted line with huge jugs to the right of a corner.

This is a very enjoyable jug haul. Follow a fun line through 4 bolts or so to fixed anchors. These anchors are also used for various other routes on Monster which have no anchors.

Protection

4 bolts?, fixed anchors

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Peter Gram
Jackson, WY
  5.9
[Hide Comment] This route is also called "One Way Road". Aug 21, 2002
Jim Slichter
Hill City, SD
  5.9+
[Hide Comment] This is a very fun route but in no way would I call the first third of this route a jug haul. The start is very thin and technical and will keep you on your toes. Dec 20, 2023
Adam Pequette
Rapid City, SD
[Hide Comment] The start definitely is not a jug haul. Also, it has never been called "One Way Road". Dec 21, 2023
Leslie H
Keystone
 
[Hide Comment] One jug on the climb! Sep 30, 2025