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Split Rock Traverse

V3, Boulder,  Avg: 2.3 from 9 votes
FA: unknown
New York > New York City > Central Park > Split Rock

Description

Standing start with hands and feet on the north face of the west-half of Split Rock (if you're on the more elevated side, this is the half on climber's right). Traverse around the corner, over the smaller rock on the ground (careful not to dab, it's off!), and across the entire western face, from left to right, using the lower "rail" of rock. Top out at the end.

Location

The entire western face of Split Rock - you know it when you see it!

Protection

No pad or spotter really needed, though a pad might be helpful while working the moves - The beta I eventually found required me to move into several positions in which a fall would have meant potentially smashing my head on a rock.

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Split Rock Traverse (V3)
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Tyler Madani
Los Angeles
 
[Hide Comment] Quality problem look out for a sneaky knee bar Dec 1, 2021
Kaci Collins Jordan
New York, NY
  V3
[Hide Comment] Felt VERY hard and anti-style for me (probably harder than most V4's I've climbed). Fun problem though! Ended up finding some alternate heel hook beta for those who don't like the low, bunched position:
youtu.be/IciKbx8D0H0 Jun 16, 2023
James Fontaine
NYC
  V3
[Hide Comment] V2 Variation Beta (Upper section lip is on): youtube.com/watch?v=3943ShK…

Worked on this problem without realizing I needed to immediately drop down to the lower rail which resulted in this variation. Still worth the burn as it's good practice for the proper traverse. Jun 20, 2023
James Fontaine
NYC
  V3
[Hide Comment] Beta: youtube.com/watch?v=dFEOXFZ…

Fun problem, came back and sent this properly. For what it's worth I think the original V3 grade is fair for this one. No single move quite felt like V4 difficulty to me - using your feet properly makes all the difference. I found it helpful to keep my right foot on the first rail as long as possible before moving down to it and then going feet first to the second. Also a good idea to scope out where the good spots for your hands are beforehand! Jun 25, 2023