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One Bowl Ceiling

5.8 PG13, Trad, TR, 65 ft (20 m),  Avg: 2.3 from 11 votes
FA: unknown
New Jersey > a. NorthWest > Delaware Water… > Ricks Rocks

Description

A one-move 5.8, just to the right of One Bowl Gully. There are a couple of small overhangs to fool around on. Begin just to the right of the low-angle groove, head up to a right-facing corner in the ceiling near the top of the cliff. Climb the ceiling at the corner.

There are lots of variations that you can play with here, and along with the natural protection, there are at least two newly placed bolts at the top of the route. Be careful about placement of your master point here, as you'll need it to hang down quite a bit off of the cliff edge.

Location

Just to the right of One Bowl Bully.

Protection

There are four bolts at the top of the climb, however three of them appear to be better suited for One Bowl Gully. The best-placed bolt is half-hidden on the lower-right corner of the wall at the highest ledge (the one that the trail leads to).

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The whole route.  The 5.8 crux roof is the one towards the top.
[Hide Photo] The whole route. The 5.8 crux roof is the one towards the top.
The bolt at the top of the route
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By brother on One Bowl Ceiling - his second outdoor climb ever - trying to pose for the coolest looking shot possible
[Hide Photo] By brother on One Bowl Ceiling - his second outdoor climb ever - trying to pose for the coolest looking shot possible
One Bowl Ceiling
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