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Rusty Python

Name: Rusty Python
Rating: 2.0

5.9 YDS 5c French 17 Ewbanks VI UIAA 17 ZA HVS 5a British

Routes in The Playground

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	None Shall Pass TR 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Flying Circus T,TR 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
	Surfin' On Heroin TR 5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a
	Rusty Python TR 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Stegosaurus! T,TR 5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b R
	Penal Servitude TR 5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	V-Chimney, The T,TR 5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c
	Throne, The T,TR 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b PG13
	Let There Be Jugs TR 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Grunt Groove T,TR 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Scoop, The TR 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Slot, The T,TR 5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c
	Six Pack TR 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Juvenile Chunk Head T,TR 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
	Mossy Corner T,TR 5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b

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Type:	TR, 35 ft (11 m)
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Access Issue: Closure information? Details

Per Diego Concha: I called the DCR today and spoke to a ranger who said they no longer allow climbing at Rattlesnake Rocks because of endangered species that live near the crag and are sending climbers to Quincy Quarries nearby.

Description

Begin on lower ground with a bouldery start (low crux). Left hand in crack at groove and pull around low arete on crimpers and slopers - balancy and fun! Easier option starts at low ledge 6' up from start (along lower cliffline trail). Make your way to the base of the arching tree and stay left (i.e., squeeze between tree and cliff face). Delicate feet get you to the slight overhang. Grab some reachy holds for a slabby topout requiring a high step, and scramble to the top. Variations to the right and far left of the tree go at the same grade.

Location

On the right face of the buttress situated on the far (climber's) left side of the Playground. Look for the arching tree at the start of the steep stuff.

Protection

Top Rope. Sling the boulder just above the slabby topout (requires a downclimb), and/or trees at top. Bring lots of rope/webbing! Tricky lead with no protection at top.