| Type: | Trad, Alpine, 200 ft (61 m), 2 pitches |
| GPS: | 37.83546, -119.4577 |
| FA: | Vern Clevenger & Kevin Leary. July 1979. |
| Page Views: | 2,217 total · 18/month |
| Shared By: | Gargano on Sep 30, 2015 |
| Admins: | Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer Ski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes |
Yosemite National Park has yearly closures for Peregrine Falcon Protection March 1- July 15. Always check the NPS website at nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/… for the most current details and park alerts, and to learn more about the peregrine falcon, and how closures help it survive. This page also shares closures and warnings due to current fires, smoke, etc.
Description
Arch Rival is a classic route featuring everything from technical stemming to powerful underclinging, with a roof pull to finish.
Approach pitch: Low 5th class. Climb up and right through huge flakes to a sloping belay. Gear anchor.
The Arch: Take off into an exceptional stretch of stemming and laybacking. This section will keep your head moving as you piece together the crux. Catch a rest. Next comes a super fun length of powerful movement out and under the roof of the arch. Deep breath before tackling the roof finish and traverse to the anchor.



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