Bacon Flake
5.8 YDS 5b French 16 Ewbanks VI- UIAA 15 ZA HVS 4c British
| Type: | Trad, TR, 30 ft (9 m) |
| GPS: | 34.0242, -116.1582 |
| FA: | unknown |
| Page Views: | 5,477 total · 19/month |
| Shared By: | Woody Stark on Nov 25, 2002 |
| Admins: | Greg Opland, C Miller, Gunkswest, Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes, Salamanizer Ski |
1. Vegetation is not allowed to be used as an anchor.
2. Only neutral or rock-colored bolt hangers are allowed. A permit is required to replace or add new bolts: nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/…
Seasonal Closures:
The presence of a nesting owl in very close proximity to a variety of climbing routes, "Right On," "Orange Flake," "Kid Caligula," requires closure until the nest has been abandoned to ensure the protection of the species for the duration of the nesting activities. This closure will be in effect from February 17, 2026 until June 7, 2026; or until the nest has been abandoned.
The presence of a prairie falcon nesting in very close proximity to a variety of climbing routes requires closure of "Fat Freddie’s Cat,” “Freak Brothers Dome,” “The Weenie,” “Pea Brain,” and “The Red Obelisk." This closure will be in effect from February 17, 2026 until June 7, 2026; or until the nest has been abandoned
For a complete list of climbing rules and closures visit: nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/…
Description
This route climbs the most obvious crack system on the face, between the bolted lines of Possessed by Elvis and Flake and Bake. Start by a boulder that spans the gap at the base of the wall.
Go up and left above the boulder and the chasm to gain the prominent crack. Climb the slightly right-slanting crack above a horizontal and past a bulge (crux), which is followed by fun climbing up the steep, varnished crack above.
Build an anchor in the horizontal crack above the top of the crack using cams up to a gold Camalot. This anchor can be used to TR Flake and Bake. After you are done climbing, traverse off to the right and then downclimb a chimney.



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