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Practice Crack

5.3 X, TR, 30 ft (9 m),  Avg: 1 from 1 vote
FA: Ricky Miller et al.
California > Northeast Calif… > Lassen Area > HWY 44 > Rdside Hide aka Cardi…

Description

Just kidding about the X! This is a good crack to send the kids up, give beginners a chance to 'top out' on a crack. Might be easier than 5.3, but hey, it's there.

Location

The farthest right line at the crag.

Protection

Toprope

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Eleanor Eht
Redding, CA
[Hide Comment] Is the photo that’s labeled “practice crack” accurate? What’s pictured in the photo looked and felt more like 5.10. Aug 6, 2025