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Billy Goat's Gruff

5.11a, Sport, 60 ft (18 m),  Avg: 1.8 from 19 votes
FA: Bill Boyle
Utah > Wasatch Range > Southern Wasatch > American Fork C… > Watchtower
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Description

A crimpy, balancy, fun start leads to some sharp-toothed vertical pockets, and followed by a couple of welcome jugs.

Continue up through some slopey, insecure terrain until more positive holds are reached, followed by more slopey goodness.

Surmount a roof-like overhang while feeling just a wee bit desperate, and then finish on positive holds through the last two bolts to the chains.

Location

The right-most bolted line on the south face of The Watchtower.

Protection

6 bolts, chain anchors. Chains aren't visible from below, but are up and right from the last bolt (the one under the bulge/roof).

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Aaron Child on <em>Billy Goat's Gruff</em>.
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Perin Blanchard
Orem, UT
  5.11a
[Hide Comment] I'd looked at this unlovely-appearing line a few times and thought, "Ugh. Why would I want to get on that thing?"

However, my partners wanted to climb it and so I, being obviously a creature of the herd, followed suit.

I was pleasantly surprised and quite enjoyed the line, particularly the start. Definitely worth getting on if you're at The Watchtower. Mar 25, 2010
Everett Bergeson
Cedar Hills, UT
 
[Hide Comment] I pulled off a huge jug rail on my lap climbing this thing at the 3rd bolt as well as several other holds… This route isn’t safe as it currently stands, would not recommend Oct 17, 2022