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Big Top

5.11c, Sport, 65 ft (20 m),  Avg: 3.6 from 201 votes
FA: Chad Davis
Arkansas > North-Central A… > Horseshoe Canyo… > N Side > N Forty Routes

Description

Start with some tricky climbing down low, then head right to a small roof and the "Dinner Plate". The crux comes right after the dinner plate up black holds.

Location

After walking down the North Forty trail for a little ways, one comes to an undercut, colorful and overhanging wall. Big top goes up one of the overhanging sections of this wall and shares a start with Trapeze Artist.

Protection

Seven bolts and a two bolt anchor.

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Melissa on "Big Top"
[Hide Photo] Melissa on "Big Top"
Pulling the roof
[Hide Photo] Pulling the roof
This is the dinner plate and above.  Sorry I didnt get the bottom, but this is where the fun begins.  Fixed draws are on bottom half.  If you make it past crux, you need a few draws, but you will make it to the top.  Fun route
[Hide Photo] This is the dinner plate and above. Sorry I didnt get the bottom, but this is where the fun begins. Fixed draws are on bottom half. If you make it past crux, you need a few draws, but you will m…
Daniel going for the redpoint on Big Top
[Hide Photo] Daniel going for the redpoint on Big Top
Cody working up the crux
[Hide Photo] Cody working up the crux
Scott clipping the last perma-draw
[Hide Photo] Scott clipping the last perma-draw
William shakes out before moving into the crux moves
[Hide Photo] William shakes out before moving into the crux moves
Hannah exiting the roof section
[Hide Photo] Hannah exiting the roof section
Moving off of the second draw
[Hide Photo] Moving off of the second draw
Climbing through the roof. Great climb!
[Hide Photo] Climbing through the roof. Great climb!

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[Hide Comment] This routes climbs really well. The roof section before the crux is very enjoyable; hit a decent rest and crank through the crux. Oct 23, 2008
Drew Nevius
Broken Arrow, OK
 
[Hide Comment] BETA: After the last perma (5th bolt?), the crux can be done by moving up/left through the black streak, or more straight up. The straight up way is easier and less sustained Sep 25, 2017