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Manolito

5.7+ PG13, Sport, 80 ft (24 m),  Avg: 2.2 from 5 votes
FA: Manny Rangel, Kenn Noble
Arizona > Central Arizona > Christopher Cre… > Exit Gorge > Lower Wall

Description

Moving left onto an easy bunch of holds keeps it fun. Go right around an arete (crux) to an easy mantel above. 

Location

Near the bottom of the Exit Gorge is a 80' - 90' wall behind a very tall pine. This section of the wall is downstream of Master Splinter about 100 yards. The approach is best from the main trail. When you reach the large cairn and dip, go due south instead of continuing west along the trail to Confluence and Southern Walls.

Gain the starting ledge (in front of an old Alligator Juniper). Head up easy moves to the high first bolt. If the moves look harder than 5.7+ look around for easier ground. Go left to the gully when it gets hard then go back right on good feet at the arete to a hidden side pull below a bulge. 

Protection

7 bolts, anchor

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Laurel Arndt passing the bulge on Manolito
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Kenn on first ascent.
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