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Upper Deck (roof crack)

5.11, Trad, 45 ft (14 m),  Avg: 3 from 1 vote
FA: unknown
N Carolina > 1. Southern Mou… > Pickens Nose > Rock House Knob

Description

Located on the ledge above the main wall is a small upper wall with a corner/crack feature on the left side. This route climbs that on mostly jugs.

Start right above the bolted rap anchor (placed by other parties), and traverse the obvious feature past gear, 2 bolts, and a key hand size cam in the roof (strenuous to place). A wild and juggy finish gains the top and an anchor (placed a bit right to provide a good rope run).

To get there either climb one of the Warm-Up variations, or hike around. Also of note: this route sees afternoon sunshine.

Location

Left side of small upper wall. Directly above the Warm-Up variations.

Protection

2 bolts and cams from #0.75 to #2 camelots. Note: a #4 could be used at the start but a better 0.75 slot is located next to it. Also, it is possibly to place a small cam (#00 tcu) from starting holds if desired.

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Beta photo. The bottom traverses much more than this picture indicates.
[Hide Photo] Beta photo. The bottom traverses much more than this picture indicates.