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Corona
5.6,
Sport, 80 ft (24 m),
Avg: 2.1 from 34
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> Central Coast
> Pinnacles NP
> W Side
> Machete Ridge
> W Face
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SPECIAL NOTICE: due to nesting condors the Machete Ridge area may be closed, from Dos Equis / Corona on west face then west around the south side to The Hideout including the popular Old Original. Check the NPS and Friends of Pinnacles websites for further information.
Description
Tightly-bolted, a little loose. There is a bit of a bulge between the 5th and 6th bolts which can be exciting. Great for novice leaders.
Location
Follow the same directions as for Dos Equis -- this is the first bolted route to its right.
Descend by rappel.
Protection
8 bolts to a 2-bolt anchor with quick links and rings.
[Hide Photo] 26-December-2009: Laura leading Corona (5.6)
[Hide Photo] Sheila Matz, belayed by Larry Arthur, starts up Corona
[Hide Photo] Kiran climbs Dos Equis, Jules climbs Corona, and Jeff bravely searches for the mysterious 7th bolt on the difficult-to-follow route just right of Corona.
[Hide Comment] Good steep challenging start to a very enjoyable and relaxing second half. More than 8 bolts although they are all very tightly spaced.
Aug 6, 2014
[Hide Comment] Great first lead. I gave it three stars not for the fun in climbing, but because this is a rare well protected/easy Pinnacles lead. I hate run out and would almost classify this route as over-bolted. The only move that isn't well protected is the very first move. After that it's very easy climbing, but watch for loose rock. There's a great looking flake near the top that I'm sure will be gone soon.
Sep 6, 2014
[Hide Comment] Yes a great first lead. I climbed it as my 6th outdoor lead and the high number of bolts and many good footholds made it feel fun and very secure. Also rock quality was pretty good with no holds breaking, just a few small pebbles falling down. Anchor has 3 closely-spaced bolted hangers (with short chains) that all looked bomber, so I attached a quad to the two outside hangers and one quickdraw to the middle hanger as a backup. A few of my friends top roped it then pulled down the top rope so they could lead it as well.
Also it's not mossy unless you climb off to the left or right sides of the anchor, then there is some moss.
Jan 6, 2020
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Also it's not mossy unless you climb off to the left or right sides of the anchor, then there is some moss. Jan 6, 2020