Type: Trad, 250 ft (76 m), 2 pitches
FA: Ted Wilson, Robert Stout May 1961
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Shared By: Nathan Fisher on Sep 29, 2004 · Updates
Admins: Perin Blanchard, GRK, David Crane

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At the west end of The Waterfront, just at the chockstone at the base of the cliffs, is this gully/crack, that angles right. The crux is getting off the ground. Good protection, and easy climbing makes for a great trad lead for beginners. After the initial crack emerges on to the face continue up another 40 feet to a blocky ledge and belay where there are lots of options for gear. ~100' total length

The second pitch continues up the low angle crack on the face. The first tree can be slung but do so on the right side as the crack tends to the right. Slinging the left side will cause rope drag. After a short step a second tree can be slung. From here make left and slightly upwards traverse until it is possible to make small step down to a ledge. There is no gear after the tree so the traverse while easy is rather heads up. At the ledge one can set up a belay in the crack. ~150' feet total length

To descend scramble 10' down into the Plumb Line Gully and return to the base. No rappels are needed.

Protection Suggest change

Singles to #4 C4. Optional doubles in #0.75-2 C4.

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