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Standard Route

5.9, TR, 60 ft (18 m),  Avg: 2.8 from 53 votes
FA: Andy Montgomery?
California > Northwest Calif… > Moonstone Beach > Karen Rock

Description

The Standard Route starts to the right of the prow on blocky face holds. It then continues up a small "dihedral" to a ledge. From there stem up the upper dihedral and exit through the chimney to the Karen Crack anchor

Location

Right of the "prow" of Karen Rock. Look for the "blocky" holds.

Protection

Stainless Bolts. Bring long slings.

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Sierra reaches the second slab.
[Hide Photo] Sierra reaches the second slab.
Right side routes
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Standard Route/Urchin
[Hide Photo] Standard Route/Urchin
Zacharia climbing on the dihedral to the right of the Standard Route start.
[Hide Photo] Zacharia climbing on the dihedral to the right of the Standard Route start.
Mike at the crux.
[Hide Photo] Mike at the crux.
Mike Constantine on the Standard Route.
[Hide Photo] Mike Constantine on the Standard Route.