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Beat Around the Bush

5.10, TR, 80 ft (24 m),  Avg: 1 from 1 vote
FA: unknown
Virginia > Shenandoah & NW… > Shenandoah NP > White Oak Canyon > Upper Falls Wall

Description

Head up the slab with underclings, side pulls, and crimps. Lower section is the crux. When you hit the ramp it eases off to a 5.4. Follow the ramp up and left around the bush, to top out above Big Crimpin'.

An alternative start (5.6 variation)heads up the Elbows Deep crack until you hit the roof, then traverses right to the ramp with the bush.

Location

Start at the two small overhangs immediately to the right of Big Crimpin'.

Protection

TR only. Can be done from the same tree as Big Crimpin'.

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The direct route, and the 5.6 variation.
[Hide Photo] The direct route, and the 5.6 variation.