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Trapezius

5.12b, Sport, 80 ft (24 m),  Avg: 3.8 from 19 votes
FA: Dan Hague 2001
W Virginia > New River Gorge… > Summersville (G… > Summersville La… > Circus Wall

Description

Start on the corner of rock right of the cave climb up to the first ledge. Clipping the 3rd bolt can be tricky as the sequence past the bolt involves 2 big moves that leave the bolt out-of-sequence. Mantle the ledge with a sidepull, and make long reach to the next ledge. Mantle again and rest up for the crux sequence.

The final headwall has an awesome sequence of climbing between mostly good holds. Several long reaches from underclings or sidepulls are broken up by an OK mid-way rest on good holds, but somewhat slabby feet. Getting the sequence right onsight without pumping out would be tricky for the grade.

Location

Starts on the corner of rock, just right of the deepest part of the cave, at the tallest, best part of Circus Wall.

Protection

8 bolts, 2-bolt anchor with rings.

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