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5.8 Crack

5.8, Trad, TR, 40 ft (12 m),  Avg: 1.8 from 4 votes
FA: Mark K. Howe
California > San Francisco B… > Wine Country/No… > Sonoma Coast SP > Sea Crag > Upper Tier

Description

This fun route is around the corner from Red Slab. Follow the crack system up with good pro - in top section, stay right to add some spice (small gear), or go left for easy 5th class finish. Shares anchor with Red Slab.

Location

Crack left of Red Slab

Protection

Pro to 2"

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Joti starts up the fun 5.8 crack
[Hide Photo] Joti starts up the fun 5.8 crack
5.8 crack left of red Slab
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Floyd Hayes
  5.8
[Hide Comment] Well protected lead. Jun 2, 2019
Connor Novak
No longer SF
  5.8
[Hide Comment] Great section of moves - highly recommend going right for the thin fingery section. If you're gunning for more crack, hit the overhung s-shaped hand crack to the left of the topout ledge, pro'lly goes at 5.10a or so, and you can scramble off to the Red Slab anchors. Oct 31, 2023