Avg time to climb route: 45 minutes
Approach time: 20 minutes
Descent time: 10 minutes
Number of pitches:
1
Height of route: 80'
Overview
This is one of the steepest 5.7s in Yosemite and a great climb to toprope. A brief chimney leads to bulging rock with huge jugs. A 5.9 variation on the left is steep and spooky. This route stays in the shade into early afternoon.
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- Yosemite Climbs: Free Climbs, by Don Reid
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Last update: May 2, 2011 |
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The base routes are scattered to the left of the SE Buttress. Photo: Chris McNamara
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