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Howard Hughes

5.11c, Sport, Alpine, 40 ft (12 m),  Avg: 3.5 from 45 votes
FA: Bob Draney & K. Draney, 1994
Utah > Southwest Utah > Brian Head > Overlook > Starting Block

Description

Fun route on small crimps and finger pockets. Cruxes come after clipping the first bolt and at the fourth. Go as fast as you can, the rock is sharp.

Location

After descending the right side of the Starting block, pass Dr. Diaper. The face to the right (east-facing) has three routes. HH is in the center.

Protection

Four bolts to chain anchors.

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climbing HH
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One of the best routes on the area.
[Hide Photo] One of the best routes on the area.
Favorite climb in the area
[Hide Photo] Favorite climb in the area
Left: Jer Jones on Hermie the Mexican Gynecologist, 11d <br> Right: Paul on Howard Hughes, 11c
[Hide Photo] Left: Jer Jones on Hermie the Mexican Gynecologist, 11d Right: Paul on Howard Hughes, 11c
Jen Jones on Howard Hughes, 11c
[Hide Photo] Jen Jones on Howard Hughes, 11c
It's OK up there.
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David Crane
SW Utah
  5.11a/b
[Hide Comment] I was coerced into trying this route after not having climbing anything above a .10b in over a year. I was quite surprised when I flashed both this and Heimie. The .12a in the Zoo was more on par with how impossible I expected these to feel. Jul 14, 2020
Tyler Phillips
Cottonwood Heights, UT
 
[Hide Comment] The area classic. Aug 22, 2022
Jon Ruland
Tucson, AZ
  5.11
[Hide Comment] Exciting edging and pocket pulling. Packs a lot into a short line. Aug 28, 2022