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Rotten Ramp

5.9, Sport,  Avg: 2 from 2 votes
FA: Steve Pope, Phil Bennett
N Carolina > 3. Piedmont Region > Rocky Face Recr… > Section 5 > Lower Tier
Warning Access Issue: Post Hurricane Helene Accessibility of Crags DetailsDrop down

Description

Use the same start as Spike Left, heading left across the first ledge. Only clip the first bolt of Spike Left to reduce rope drag. If you do not feel comfortable, then clip the second bolt of Spike Left. Another bolt can be clipped in the middle of the ledge, if needed. Follow three bolts up through an awkward corner to ring anchors. Try to use the face as much as possible because there is still a lot of rotten rock to the left. This route may be closed in the spring and early summer due to buzzards nesting in the rocks near the base.

Location

The left slab on the right side of the mountain, next to the tallest portion of the cliff.

Protection

Up to 5 bolts, with ring anchors at the top.

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This route was entirely retro-bolted on lead. Notice the old anchor to the left. It was a simple piece of angle iron and the bolt broke off as soon as it was turned with a wrench. Please do not use any of the old anchors in the park.
[Hide Photo] This route was entirely retro-bolted on lead. Notice the old anchor to the left. It was a simple piece of angle iron and the bolt broke off as soon as it was turned with a wrench. Please do not use…
View of the route from the trail.
[Hide Photo] View of the route from the trail.
Here is a shot of one of the anchors that was removed. While not something that would be used today, it served its purpose at the time.
[Hide Photo] Here is a shot of one of the anchors that was removed. While not something that would be used today, it served its purpose at the time.

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Michael S.
Hickory, North Carolina
[Hide Comment] Anyone have information on the direct start? Sep 18, 2018
Johnny O
Wilkesboro, NC
  5.9
[Hide Comment] The direct start is actually a separate route, the top portion just isn't bolted yet. It is called Snake Slab and goes about 5.11A. It is one of Steve Pope's climbs. Oct 9, 2018