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Grape Ape

5.9, TR,  Avg: 2 from 130 votes
FA: Jack Marshall
California > Los Angeles Basin > Santa Monica Mo… > Malibu Creek SP > Planet of the Apes Wall
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Description

The crux is up near the top. Good steep climb with great deep pockets

Location

leftmost climb at Planet of the Apes wall. Set up the top rope on the bolts at the left end of the wall. A tree banch touches the top of the route.

Protection

Toprope off bolts.

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Planet of the Apes
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Grape Ape is the furthest left climb, obscured by the tree in this pic.  Just setup the first TR bolts you see on top and the rope should drop pretty much straight over the route.
[Hide Photo] Grape Ape is the furthest left climb, obscured by the tree in this pic. Just setup the first TR bolts you see on top and the rope should drop pretty much straight over the route.

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[Hide Comment] The tree that provided shade at the base of the route fell a few months ago. So long shade! Jul 4, 2011
Marc Mendoza
San Diego, CA
[Hide Comment] Is it possible to hike the back of this route to set your anchors, or do you have to lead up first? I'm visiting the park and would just like to bring the gear for top rope anchor building from top bolts. Thank you! Jul 5, 2020
[Hide Comment] We climbed this route three different ways just to warm up and the crux is only one move at the top. Great news is you are on top rope! This crag gets direct sunlight so pick a shady day or go in the afternoon. Mar 8, 2024