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First Beginning

5.7 V0, Sport, TR, Boulder, 35 ft (11 m),  Avg: 2 from 40 votes
FA: unknown
Alabama > Cherokee Rock V… > Sand Rock Bould… > Fireplace Rock

Description

This is probably the only 5.7 sport route that I know of at Sandrock. Bottom half has a buldge with pockets and positive holds which turns into a slab. Nice climb for the aspiring leader. If the bolts are chopped, just boulder this V0.

Location

Look at the fireplace rock cave and go right. Go through a corridor between Fireplace Rock and the Shoe Box near the slab. Hang a left and you'll see this route on the valley side.

Protection

3 bolts. Open Shut. May be chopped depending on who is winning the war.

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First Beginning
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Paige climbing.
[Hide Photo] Paige climbing.
We got her untangled.
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Ross Goddette
 
[Hide Comment] I was deeply saddened to see that in my latest trip to SR this route was clipped. It was a great warm up and a great intro to beginner lead climbers. I have to idea why anyone would want to destroy this route as it can't be trad climbed. If anyone knows how to contact Johny, I'd love to convince him to rebolt this line. Oct 23, 2011
ashley holmes
decatur,al.
[Hide Comment] I agree about the chopping I have taught a lot of people to lead on that route Dec 19, 2012
Jon Powell
LAWRENCEVILLE GEORGIA
[Hide Comment] does anyone know if the route is rebolted? Taking some newbies up soon and would love for them to lead it Feb 11, 2013
Bob M
Alpharetta, GA
[Hide Comment] This route had bolts as of 5/12/2013. May 13, 2013
Josh Wakefield
Tuscaloosa, AL
[Hide Comment] This route had 3 bolts on August 7, 2015. Aug 8, 2015
Kenny O'Pry
Hiram, GA
  5.8- V0
[Hide Comment] Bolts are still up as of March 2, 2018. Quick, fun lead. Mar 2, 2018
Colton Samblis
Gautier, MS
 
[Hide Comment] I think a hold or something broke because this felt harder than 5.7 Oct 3, 2019
Max Gunther
Nashville, TN
 
[Hide Comment] It is back up with new bolts. We did it a couple weeks ago. Great place to teach folks how to sport lead. Dec 11, 2020
Mitchell L
Raleigh, NC
[Hide Comment] Looks like there are new glue-ins on the route Jan 15, 2023
Gabe S
[Hide Comment] Quick links installed 3/4/23 route is still bolted with glue ins Mar 7, 2023
Enzo Maceira
 
[Hide Comment] A bit of an awkward one... New leaders are far better off getting on the routes down at New Wall Apr 7, 2024