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Hopscotch

5.10-, Trad, 75 ft (23 m),  Avg: 3 from 2 votes
FA: Jason McNabb, Adam Bergdale, and Caleb Hansen 2011
S Dakota > Needles Of Rush… > Horsethief Lake… > Playground > Playground Proper > Hopscotch Spire

Description

A line that should not be missed if in the area. Good formation to get on to find out where you are. Follow a wide, somewhat dirty, crack as it moves out left. Traverse on good hands til you reach the left arete. Follow the groove to the summit. Getting into the groove is the crux.

Location

Very hard to miss. About 1000ft from the Centennial #89 trail intersection. Route faces trail. Once you round the corner take 3 big steps and drop the rope.

Protection

C3s- #3, Nuts
Bolted Anchor
Optional #4

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Route as seen from the trail.
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Hopscotch 5.10-
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John Lang getting into the water groove.
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