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Connect-A-Crux

5.10a, Trad, 2 pitches,  Avg: 4 from 2 votes
FA: unknown
N Carolina > 3. Piedmont Region > Hanging Rock SP > Moore's Wall (R… > Sentinel Buttress > Circus Wall

Description

P1: Climb to the rap anchors on the crows nest.

P2: This pitch links up the Crux's of Zoo View, Break On Through, and Air Show. Start out the way you would for Zoo View. Head through the bolt and up the crack system for a bit. Leave the crack system and head left directly for the weakness in the roof on Break On Through. Keep pulling on jugs and trending left aiming for the open book second crux of Air Show. After the last crux head straight up make an anchor on top of the ledge.

Protection

Standard rack. Bring slings, drag isn't terrible since you trend left at pretty much the same angle the whole climb. 1 bolt.

Comments [Hide ALL Comments]

Matt Westlake
Durham, NC
[Hide Comment] For clarity, the middle connection is Break on Through, not Push on Through - just to avoid any potential confusion. Also only do this route on a day when all three routes are clear of traffic since it'd be a bit obnoxious to block off all three classic routes with one party. Thanks for adding it though, it's a worthy line! Apr 17, 2017
dave Hause
carrboro, nc
[Hide Comment] There are so many intended and not intended routes on this wall, I'm not sure this one needs its own page. Aug 1, 2017
Nathaniel Ward
Winston-Salem, NC
[Hide Comment] Due to the popularity of the wall, this is really only good for weekdays, or very early mornings or late afternoons. Having said that, this linkup is one of the best moderates around. There is so much quality climbing on it. The only heads up is occasional loose rock on the less traveled ground between routes. Sep 22, 2025