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The Edge

5.9-, Sport, 50 ft (15 m),  Avg: 2.2 from 20 votes
FA: Rick la Belle
Washington > Central Region > Banks Lake > Rdside Rock > Rdside Rock East

Description

Slab climb to the left of Allergic Reaction. Starts off like a 5.7 but gets more difficult about half way up.

Location

Go to the small landing up the hill and to the left of Allergic Reaction on the south end of Roadside Rock. There are two bolted routes on the slab, this is the one on the right.

Protection

6 bolts to chain anchor and extra bolt on the ledge above.

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The right bolt line.
[Hide Photo] The right bolt line.
Contemplating the thin move on Carrot Top AKA "the Edge"
[Hide Photo] Contemplating the thin move on Carrot Top AKA "the Edge"

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Curt Veldhuisen
Bellingham, WA
  5.9
[Hide Comment] I believe this is the same route as Carrot Top, listed above...? Jan 1, 2018
Curt Veldhuisen
Bellingham, WA
  5.9
[Hide Comment] Rapping off the top anchor sends you over the sharp arete to the right, tough on the rope! Better to use the anchor for
Red Arete Sep 16, 2018
Andy Severance
Manassas, VA
  5.8
[Hide Comment] There's a large ledge at the top of this route that also provides access to the chains for Reflecting Depths Imbibe, Allergic Reaction, Red Arete and Flower Power. Apr 22, 2019