yevquest Southeast,US

[Hide Comment] Did something break on this route? I always get spawn and shadowhawk confused but I recall one being 5.9 and one being 10a. South Clear's grades are cushy enough without more grade inflation. To end on a positive note, both spawn and shadowhawk are cool, long, fairly engaging moderate routes with nice views. Thanks for adding. Feb 26, 2008

Chuck Parks Atlanta, GA   5.10c

[Hide Comment] Interesting: I checked, and the old Dixie Cragger's has this route listed as a 10a, whereas the new book has it at 10c/d. I've only climbed it once, but when I did the 10c rating felt like it was in line with the rest of the grades in the South Clear. Now, whether the ratings in South Clear are soft is an entirely different matter... May 13, 2008

Tyree Delroy Reno, NV   5.10a

[Hide Comment] I just climbed it two days ago and I definitely think 10a is appropriate. Jan 6, 2009

Blake Green Jersey City, NJ

[Hide Comment] I've not gotten the chance yet, but last time I was on it I saw bomber gear placements on the whole route. Looks like wires and small to medium cams. I'm looking forward to the retro lead soon on a quality route. If anyone else does it let me know how it goes; I think it would add to the already great climbing Mar 21, 2011

Josh S. Brown

[Hide Comment] Just uploaded a picture of Spawn hope it does it justice. Jan 9, 2012

brian k sohn knoxville, tn

[Hide Comment] Hey Blake, I led it on gear. I used cams and tri-cams, and one nut down low. Nothing bigger than a number 1 camalot is necessary. It was even funner than usual! Feb 24, 2012

Rachael429 Chattanooga, TN

[Hide Comment] This is a good cool down climb on the way out of south clear. Oct 23, 2012

ccollins

[Hide Comment] Just led this route and for a fat old guy I say it's maybe 12d so equating that to the normal rating system I vote a little harder than 10a maybe 10bcish. Inflate those ratings so the fat guys can feel good at work Monday morning!!!!!!! Nov 3, 2014

M.Ish Salt Lake City, UT   5.10b

[Hide Comment] Stellar route! Possible best of its grade in the Obed. Make sure to top it out, or better yet, belay up the second and enjoy the breathtaking view together. Sep 28, 2015

Jim U Suh-veer-vul, TN

[Hide Comment] the best view in the South Clear! definitely second your belayer up! Nov 8, 2016

DrRockso RRG Red River Gorge, KY

[Hide Comment] Definitely top it out and take the sit down just above the anchors, one of the best views in the Obed! Mar 10, 2017

Elise Zheng NYC   5.10c

[Hide Comment] Best mid-5.10 I've ever climbed. Not a jug haul, it pushes you to think carefully about sequences for 5.10 climbers (of course if you are stronger, just pull hard). Except ungracefully crawling thru the first and second bolt over a bulge LOL. Dec 23, 2022

yann gauthier val david

[Hide Comment] youtube.com/watch?v=1OldeFK… Apr 26, 2023