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The Pass of Cirith Ungol

5.9, Trad, TR, 60 ft (18 m),  Avg: 2 from 2 votes
FA: unknown
Connecticut > Western Highlands > Mattatuck State… > Jericho Cliff (Junkyard)

Description

Watch out for spiders. I spent some time cleaning this route and trundling death blocks to have something safe and fun to climb. Start on the right end of the ramp beneath the overhang. Go up into the corner and continue to follow it past a small tree on a small ledge. Continue up the crack and just before the dirty chimney step right out onto the dirty face.

Location

Right most route in the overhang. Left of Menace to Society.

Protection

This route protects well with a standard rack. Doubles of mid sizes are helpful. Trees at the top for anchors.

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The Right side of the wall.
[Hide Photo] The Right side of the wall.
The start and Crux
[Hide Photo] The start and Crux