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King Cobble

5.10c, Sport, 90 ft (27 m),  Avg: 3 from 77 votes
FA: Darren and Jennifer Knezek
Utah > Central Utah > Maple Canyon > Maple Canyon Rd > Early Bird Crag
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Description

A classic for sure. No moves are all that difficult by themselves but it is a long one, don't get pumped. Climb this route and stand on the king of all cobbles!
This route is bolted very well, thanks Darren! Goes straight up and uses a full 60m.

Location

Walk uphill from the Yankee routes, up a steep, loose gulley, double back a bit to the large ledge on your left. Fourth from the left on the large ledge. If you can't tell, go across the gulley and look up at the King.

Protection

14 bolts to chains

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Wendy taking a lap
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Cory "Honnolding" on the King Cobble.
[Hide Photo] Cory "Honnolding" on the King Cobble.
The base of King Cobble
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Jason Halladay
Los Alamos, NM
  5.10c
[Hide Comment] We weren't too keen on the rock quality on this line. Cool position up high but probably wouldn't climb again. Jun 8, 2017
Leron
  5.10a
[Hide Comment] So dirty and loose. Top 40 ft slabs in on bad rock. Should have ended this on the vert. Sep 17, 2017
Kip H
Farmington, utah
  5.10c
[Hide Comment] I dont think the foto is showing the right climb. my fav climb at this crag. so fun. According to DK guidebook this one has a roof lower then a smaller upper roof higher to the right of the King Cobble.
part way thru this my partner dislocated his shoulder in a freak accident. had to leave 2 draws on the wall. Nov 2, 2017
Nicholas Neeley
  5.10c
[Hide Comment] This route is fantastic! Very accessible for the grade due to the steep/roof sections being broken up by good rests. Although I wish the route ended about 25' shorter (Lech's comment is true about the top slabs rock quality), I appreciate the fact that whoever set the route put in the effort to set the anchors in good rock. May 13, 2018
Jacob Bassett
Nephi, UT
[Hide Comment] I love long sustained pitches and this is definitely one of those. Wonderful features and great movement. One piece of advise, don't set this one up for top-rope. Your rope will get a little extra wear and the rock will develop some black rope lines. :( Otherwise it was marvelous lead! Be sure to stand on the King Cobble! Apr 24, 2023