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El Carallon

5.11c, Sport, 50 ft (15 m),  Avg: 4 from 6 votes
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Description

This is one of the most eye-catching routes at the crag and is also the crag's namesake route (warning 'El Carallon' translates to 'The Dick') based on the main tufa feature of the route. 

Starts up a very fun crack for a couple of bolts before arriving at the heavily chalked ice cream feature at the base of the tufa, rest and then bust up a few moves on the tufa before eventually heading left and up to the underclings that lead to the very runnout anchor clip. There is an extension of this route that goes at 12c.

Location

On the shaded right side of El Carallon Sector opposite of the slab climbs. The route is a couple routes left of the vine curtain. Look for the distinctive crack and tufa feature.

Protection

Glue-in bolts to ring anchors.

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A great view of the uh... veiny tufa. Photo by Thomas Gallenberger.
[Hide Photo] A great view of the uh... veiny tufa. Photo by Thomas Gallenberger.
El Carallon
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Cameron Kaminsky
New Englander currently tra…
[Hide Comment] Probably a bit easier to ascend the featured face just left of the "tufa" but definitely more fun and engaging to quest straight up it. Jan 10, 2025