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Traditional Crack

5.8+, Trad, 25 ft (8 m),  Avg: 2 from 1 vote
FA: unknown
California > Joshua Tree NP > Central Joshua… > Sheep Pass Area > Cap Rock Area > Top Hat Rock > Top Hat Rock
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Description

Right-leaning crack with some sustained and flared hands to fists jamming which requires going deep for solidity. The angle coupled with poor to non existent grainy footholds on the right face needing clean up from ascents make this climb that much more physical.

Location

Walk off and scramble just to the right.

Protection

Crack gradually widens from BD .75 to 4 at the top.

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Jam your way up slightly gritty goodness.  More enjoyable than you might guess.
[Hide Photo] Jam your way up slightly gritty goodness. More enjoyable than you might guess.
Closer view of the crack.
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