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5.10b,
Trad, 160 ft (48 m),
Avg: 3 from 3
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FA: unknown
California
> Yosemite NP
> Yosemite Valley
> Valley N Side
> H. Royal Arches…
> Royal Arches
> Eastern Royal Arches
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Details
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climbingyosemite.com/ and
nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/… for the latest information on visiting Yosemite, including permits, regulations, and closure information.
Yosemite National Park has yearly closures for Peregrine Falcon Protection March 1- July 15. Always check the NPS website at
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Description
This is one of the less runout climbs under the Royal Arches. Start down and right from the Arches Terrace Route. There is a vertical flake that curves to the left at the top. The climb starts up this flake and then cuts up and right onto the face. Wander past many bolts and a crux highstep over a small overlap. Near the top of the pitch the climbing gets easier but also more runout. From the anchors rappel with two ropes, or continue up a second pitch that is very runout and crosses the traverse pitch on Arches Terrace.
Protection
A couple finger-hand size pieces for the flake at the start. Several quickdraws and maybe some runners to decrease rope drag.
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