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Classic Crack

5.10a, Trad, TR, 70 ft (21 m),  Avg: 3.5 from 23 votes
FA: unknown
California > Eastern Sierra > June Lake Area > Lion's Den

Description

This 60-70 feet tall hand/ fist crack is amazing,with the crux being at the last 10 feet . the route angles right and becomes overhung halfway up.

Location

the route is on the right side once you get down to lions den. use caution entering the lions den its in a huge valley and the decent trail is slippery pumice dirt that will slide you right off the top of the crag.

Protection

the route eats nuts and cams from .75-2.5. their is two bomber bolts for an anchor about five feet over the bulge. the route can be easily toproped with a 60 meter rope.

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Classic Crack, on the left.
[Hide Photo] Classic Crack, on the left.