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The Arch

5.11a/b, Sport, 45 ft (14 m),  Avg: 2.8 from 8 votes
FA: Cadence Brown and Adam Brown
California > Northwest Calif… > Cold Springs > Split Rock > Dome

Description

The crux is right off the ground. Start under the overhanging lower portion on small holds, working up to a side cling, and finally reaching up to find the first of three jugs that take you to the right side of the arch. Follow the arch rightwards then pull over a bulge in the arch to a two bolt anchor.

Location

On southwest face of The Dome. Starts below and right prominent roof between face and the large flat boulder.

Protection

7 bolts. 2 bolt anchor with rap rings.

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Just past the crux and getting into the arch itself on "The Arch" route
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