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5.10c, Sport, 30 ft (9 m),  Avg: 2.1 from 160 votes
FA: Bill Leventhal, Matt Oliphant, Mike Draper
California > Los Angeles Basin > Santa Monica Mo… > Malibu Creek SP > Stumbling Blocks
Warning Access Issue: New route or crag development is NOT permitted within Malibu Creek SP at this time. Do not improve trails or belay areas using materials brought from outside the park. DetailsDrop down

Description

Crux is down low. Slightly overhung arete moves onto a face. Interesting

Protection

a few bolts.

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Going for the send!!
[Hide Photo] Going for the send!!
Top rope set up on X-Files
[Hide Photo] Top rope set up on X-Files
after the crux
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Clipping the first useful bolt on X Files.
[Hide Photo] Clipping the first useful bolt on X Files.
Tiff working on her first lead attempt of X-files (5.10c). Clipping the third bolt.
[Hide Photo] Tiff working on her first lead attempt of X-files (5.10c). Clipping the third bolt.

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Ryan Kelly
work.
 
[Hide Comment] Short & unmemorable, except for the sharp pockets. An eliminate? Using the left wall for the obvious moves makes it much easier than the grade. Jul 30, 2007
KraigP
 
[Hide Comment] I loved this quick climb. Shoot up and have fun. Will defiantly be a warmup lead from now on. Nov 17, 2008
Colin Parker
Idyllwild, CA
  5.10c
[Hide Comment] I agree with Kraig. This route was great for a quick burn! The sharp holds aren't that sharp, and the REALLY sharp holds can be avoided without making the route harder. Jun 23, 2009
Michael Bartosek
Los Angeles
 
[Hide Comment] I think the route is a bit underated. I like it and it has a couple of particular sequences that can be used to complete it. Both are fun and it's worth climbing, in fact I enjoy it. Nov 9, 2010
Tristan Burnham
La Crescenta, CA
[Hide Comment] One of the anchors at the top is missing! We found a nut at the bottom of the route, so the closed shut could have just fallen off or someone took it. Jun 17, 2012
Timmy B
 
[Hide Comment] SHORT BOULDERY CLIMB. GREAT WARM UP Jan 8, 2014
Timothy Lu
[Hide Comment] Poop hidden behind a small rock at the belay station, watch your feet! Sep 18, 2017
Chris Burton
Los Angeles, Ca
[Hide Comment] The second bolt moves when it is weighted. It needs to be replaced. Jun 21, 2022