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Routes in Batman Rock
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Backbone Arete S 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a |
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Bat Crack T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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Batman's Girdle T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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Carpenter's Corner T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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China Loving Blues T 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c R |
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Clowntime is Over T 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a |
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Coors Roof T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c C1 |
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Dark Night, The TR 5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b |
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Gobs of Blobs T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b R |
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Hand Jive T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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Hand Over Hand T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
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Marlin Alley T 5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c |
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No Known Cure T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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Riddler Right T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c PG13 |
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Rockheads T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c R |
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Spaziergang T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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Station to Station T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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Summer Breeze T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
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| Type: | Trad, 400 ft, 2 pitches |
| FA: | Billy Westbay and Michael Covington |
| Page Views: | 1,228 total · 6/month |
| Shared By: | Leo Paik on Mar 13, 2002 |
| Admins: | Leo Paik, John McNamee, Frances Fierst, Monty, Monomaniac |
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Access Issue: Season raptor closures
Details
Seasonal Raptor Closures March 1-July 31 or until further notice:
When closed, the closures include the named rock formations and the areas surrounding the base of the formation. This includes all climbing routes, outcroppings, cliffs, faces, ascent and descent routes, and climber's access trails to the formation.
Areas not listed are presumed to be open. These closures will be lifted or extended as conditions dictate.
For up to date closures visit: nps.gov/romo/planyourvisit/…
When closed, the closures include the named rock formations and the areas surrounding the base of the formation. This includes all climbing routes, outcroppings, cliffs, faces, ascent and descent routes, and climber's access trails to the formation.
Areas not listed are presumed to be open. These closures will be lifted or extended as conditions dictate.
For up to date closures visit: nps.gov/romo/planyourvisit/…
Description
Cool rock. The name is perfect. This starts on the right side/SE face of Batman Rock. Hike up the trail to Batman Rock, traverse right along its base. 25-40 minute walk.
The start is left of a shrub juniper on the big ledge across the bottom of the SE face. It is just right of the big, triangular flake in the center of the photo with the acute rightward & up pointing triangular shadow. Just right of the start is a ledge with at least 4 trees. When you find yourself near the start, there is a series of holds on the right side of the wall here that looks 5.7ish. The rest looks harder. The angle of the wall diminishes markedly after 20-25 feet. The start is shared with Hand Over Hand & Clowntime is Over.]
Pitch 1: Go up a steeper face perhaps 20 feet (easy 5.7) on good knobs, a #3 Friend is useful. You can sling a horn (weight useful). When you reach the slab, traverse left. Find wonderful knobs here that make this traverse easy but memorable. Think about your second and protect this when you can! There are couple places to belay in this sea of knobs.
Pitch 2: continue this traverse to a corner and belay (slightly awkward). #3, #3 1/2 Friend, hexes are useful for the belay. Pitch 3 (shared with Station to Station): jam up a bulge (crux) in the corner and move right to easier terrain.
In old guides this is rated 5.7. Due to the risk for the second and falling leaders on the traverse, I gave is an S or R, although traditionally, it has not carried such a warning.
A great moderate link-up with Batman and Robin and/or Osiris for bonus mileage.
Bird nesting closure may affect accessibility. Check first.
The start is left of a shrub juniper on the big ledge across the bottom of the SE face. It is just right of the big, triangular flake in the center of the photo with the acute rightward & up pointing triangular shadow. Just right of the start is a ledge with at least 4 trees. When you find yourself near the start, there is a series of holds on the right side of the wall here that looks 5.7ish. The rest looks harder. The angle of the wall diminishes markedly after 20-25 feet. The start is shared with Hand Over Hand & Clowntime is Over.]
Pitch 1: Go up a steeper face perhaps 20 feet (easy 5.7) on good knobs, a #3 Friend is useful. You can sling a horn (weight useful). When you reach the slab, traverse left. Find wonderful knobs here that make this traverse easy but memorable. Think about your second and protect this when you can! There are couple places to belay in this sea of knobs.
Pitch 2: continue this traverse to a corner and belay (slightly awkward). #3, #3 1/2 Friend, hexes are useful for the belay. Pitch 3 (shared with Station to Station): jam up a bulge (crux) in the corner and move right to easier terrain.
In old guides this is rated 5.7. Due to the risk for the second and falling leaders on the traverse, I gave is an S or R, although traditionally, it has not carried such a warning.
A great moderate link-up with Batman and Robin and/or Osiris for bonus mileage.
Bird nesting closure may affect accessibility. Check first.
![Topo with line in red. [[Link]]1313579 to Original Photo.](https://cdn-files.apstatic.com/climb/105970219_smallMed_1558385082.jpg)
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