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Swamp thing is apparently the first route in the Gorge, but more importantly it is one of the most exciting routes I've done at the place. It starts off of the little pole-bridge that crosses to the dihedrals, and follows a hand crack that widens to a fun off-width section. From this a bolt protects a cruxy and somewhat dirty corner crux. After passing this crux a splitter, proud, and elegant hand crack awaits, which leads into a intriguing bomb-bay of lose blocks.
Location
Right in the middle of cracked towers, this line is proud and easily identified.
Protection
9 bolts and mussy hooks.
For trad, the book says gear to 3.5". But pro that's 3-3.5" you wouldn't want to stick in since the wide places are kinda loose.
Routes in Cracked Towers
- 7Swamp Thing5.9Trad