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Wild Iris

5.9, Trad, 80 ft (24 m),  Avg: 2.5 from 12 votes
FA: Rich Gottlieb, Kevin Cantwell - 1981
Alabama > Jamestown > White Wall

Description

A nice lead on very pretty rock with excellent protection.

From the narrow ledge, start slightly left of a vertical crack that's out of reach from the start. Move up and right to the crack, then follow the crack system on to the top.

Location

Starts on a ledge above the main trail and almost directly under the power lines.

Protection

Mostly medium gear. Bolted anchors.

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Denmark Blount maintains intense focus on his footwork as he leads Wild Iris.
[Hide Photo] Denmark Blount maintains intense focus on his footwork as he leads Wild Iris.

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Jeff Mekolites
Atlanta, GA
 
[Hide Comment] There is a fun 5.11 variation that starts to the right of the regular start. Apr 15, 2007