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5.8 Crack

5.10, Trad, TR, 30 ft (9 m),  Avg: 3.3 from 4 votes
FA: unknown
Wisconsin > Niagara Escarpm… > High Cliff SP > 1. N Side > 6. Red Bird Statue Area
Warning Access Issue: Parts of High Cliff are included in the DNR's State Natural Area program so please respect that and do not climb with ropes in areas that are signed as State Natural Areas. BOULDERING IS ALLOWED EVERYWHERE. DetailsDrop down

Description

The 5.8 crack is located on the north-facing cliff about 200 yards to the west of the Redbird statue. This route was originally described as a "classic 5.8". It is the leftmost route on a steep section of fair-quality rock.

Pull up through the obvious crack system to the roof. Move right and grunt through some jugs to the top.

Protection

Requires finger-sized protection for trad.

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Stew sending.
[Hide Photo] Stew sending.
John K. on failed OS attempt.
[Hide Photo] John K. on failed OS attempt.
Stew flashing on pink point after John kindly placed all the gear.
[Hide Photo] Stew flashing on pink point after John kindly placed all the gear.
5.8 Route ascends the obvious crack up to the overhang.
[Hide Photo] 5.8 Route ascends the obvious crack up to the overhang.

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Peter Dodge
Duluth, MN
 
[Hide Comment] I gave the 5.8 Crack 4 stars because it is one of the favorites at High Cliff. It is very cool climbing from the beginning until the top when it starts getting a little chossy. Definitely a route you need to get on when climbing at High Cliff. Dec 12, 2006
Alex Oenes
mpls, mn
[Hide Comment] Definitely realized what you meant about grunting your way through the jugs above the roof. Jul 27, 2009
John W. Knoernschild
Wisconsin
  5.10 PG13
[Hide Comment] There's really no gear above the roof. And what could be a small cam placement would surely pull if you fell on it.

Takes small to medium cams. Sep 27, 2010