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Elevation: 5,135 ft
GPS: 43.88731, -103.46538
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Shared By: Andrew Gram on Jun 26, 2002
Admins: Peter Gram, Greg Parker, Mikel Madsen, Mark Rafferty
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After passing Shipyard Rock and Hornet's Nest, most of South Seas is made up of small spires and fins. Guarding the far side of the area is a large spire with a prominent bombay chimney - this is Child's Molar. Lead Fillings is one of the best 5.9s at Rushmore, and this rock is generally less crowded than the rest of South Seas.

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A network of trails passes through South Seas, so generally aim for the spire and you'll get there. It is about a 15 minute walk from the road.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Child's Molar

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5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
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Lead Fillings
Sport
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
 32
Nitrous Rockcide
Trad, Sport
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
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Lead Fillings
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5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Sport
Nitrous Rockcide
 32
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b Trad, Sport
Ethical Decay
 16
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b Trad
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