5.10c,
Trad, 100 ft (30 m),
Avg: 2 from 3
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FA: Mike Tupper and Greg Mayer, Dec. 1982 (TR), First Lead by Bob Bolton, 1986
California
> Joshua Tree NP
> Central Joshua…
> Echo Rock Area
> Echo Rock
> EBGB Block Area
The Joshua Tree National Park Superintendent's Compendium states that: 1. Vegetation is not allowed to be used as an anchor. 2. Only neutral or rock colored bolt hangers are allowed.
A nickname (or maybe alternate name) for this route is "Useless Limbs." As you first move up towards the dike, your legs feel useless. Later, your arms feel useless. A hand crack leads to a horizontal crack and then to a stance with your hands on the dike. Work your arms and get up onto the dike. Work your legs and do a balancy traverse up and right to the top. It's an exciting route.
Location
Below EBGB's are three right-slanting dikes. The leftmost one is Fast Lane. The center one is Sinner's Swing.