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Cell Block

5.13a, Sport, 100 ft (30 m),  Avg: 3.6 from 17 votes
FA: unknown
California > Sonora Pass Hig… > Jailhouse Rock
Warning Access Issue: LOCK THE GATE. Private property with access easement held by Access Fund allowing climbing. DetailsDrop down

Description

A nice crack takes you up the column with a few off balance moves to reach the third bolt. You can step right to clip up and catch a no hands rest. Fire through the awkward roof, either with power or kneebars to a pair of good holds.

Make a large reach to a large block out right. Climb on progressively smaller crimps culminating with a difficult move to the "Pentagon" hold. Work up and left on bigger holds to a good rest (left pad helpful).

Get it all back and start up on the final crux. Work through the "Football" and the "Baby's Butt" and finally make the bump to a glorious right hand jug.

From here rest up and execute some easier but long reaches to the top. The anchors can be hard to clip.

The extension, Birdman of Alcatraz, goes through the wild roof above and is supposed to be quite fun!

Location

Cell Block is in the middle of the main wall to the right of the trees. It is located between Electric Chair and Alcatraz.

Protection

All draws are fixed. 10ish bolts total

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The route goes up the line of hanging perma draws in the center of the photo.
[Hide Photo] The route goes up the line of hanging perma draws in the center of the photo.

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[Hide Comment] The route name is Cell Block, not Cell Block Six. Aug 24, 2016
Todd Graham
Tennessee
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Todd Graham, Cell Block, .13a, mid-90s May 3, 2025