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Meteor

Name: Meteor
Rating: 3.4

5.8 YDS 5b French 16 Ewbanks VI- UIAA 15 ZA HVS 4c British

Routes in Left Wall

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	Cause for Pause S 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Crystalean P1 S 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Left Longing T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a PG13
	Leonids S 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Leonids extension S 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a PG13
	Mañana S 5.10b/c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Meteor S 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	No Burritos P1 T,S 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
	No Burritos, P2 T,S 5.10b/c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Parallel Universe S 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Rampage T,S 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Snakes In The Grass S 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	So Yesterday T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Unnamed Route 16 T,S 5.10a/b 6a+ 19 VI+ 19 E2 5b
	Urge to Merge S 5.10a/b 6a+ 19 VI+ 19 E2 5b

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Type:	Sport, 400 ft (121 m), 4 pitches
GPS:	34.05822, -117.17786
FA:	unknown
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Shared By:	NateSkains on Oct 30, 2011 · Updates
Admins:	Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer Ski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes Page Updates (admin only)

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Access Issue: Raptor Nesting Advisory Details

Please avoid raptor nests. El Cajon Mountain- Golden Eagles nested successfully at this site in 2009, after relocating twice between alternate nest sites. The Golden Eagle nest at El Cajon Mountain was not successful in Spring 2010. This nest was successful and fledged young in 2011 - 2021. Details from USFS posted here: fs.usda.gov/detail/clevelan…

The El Cajon Mountain climbing area is in close proximity to the San Diego River Park Foundation property. This property's purpose is to protect and conserve San Diego's threatened habitat and wildlife in perpetuity. Specifically, the San Diego River Park Foundation are protecting golden eagles that nest in the area and ceanothus, a California lilac that is an endemic sensitive plant species. Please avoid and limit recreational activities at the San Diego River Park Foundation property to promote San Diego's threatened habitat and wildlife. Thank you!

Description

Starting on the block, you'll share the first 3 bolts with Leonids, and then trend right into the next set of bolts. From here continue up approaching the tower feature as you pass on the left of the large roof.

There are a number of ways to pitch out this climb, but in general, P1 consists of one long pitch that passes a ledge with a rappel anchor to climber's right and ends just before the traverse "pitch". While most parties pitch out this short, easy traverse, it is possible to extend your protection from the anchor and climb through to the next set of anchors, approximately 15 feet to the right(this is where a potential #3 can be placed to protect the traverse). From this anchor, you can either push through to the top(P3+P4) or break it up into 2 shorter pitches and enjoy the exposure.

Overall, this climb can be done in 2 pitches or 5 pitches, depending on your party's experience level and desires.

Descent: A 60-meter rope will require 4 separate rappels. Some stations feature two sets of anchors, but every station has at least one anchor equipped with rappel rings.