PRINT: Rock Climb Crescent Crack, Four Corners Area

Crescent Crack

5.10+, Trad, 140 ft (42 m),

Avg: 2.5 from 4 votes
FA: K. Alinger, I. Altman, M. McComb, 1996
Colorado > Four Corners Area > Dolores River C… > H. Ten Mile Crag

Description

Climb a left-facing corner (5.10) towards the seem crack of "Swim Simulator", but then stay in this obvious line of weakness to the top. This corner becomes an amazing, crescent, arching flake towards the top with tight hand jams and foot holds around (5.10+).

Location

This is located just to the climber's right of "Swim Simulator" and in the central wall of the 10 mile Crag. Both Swim Simulator and Crescent Crack share the same start. This was the first route completed on this wall in 1996.

Protection

Friend sizing: 1/2"-4", bring many 2"-2.5". A 2 bolt anchor is located above the "30 something Ledge". This anchor services Swim Simulator, Jive Turkey, and Crescent Crack.