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Description
Start 15 feet right of Pope's Crack behind a clump of yuccas, and climb the left-facing flared corner with an intermittent crack/seam in it's back (5.10) to it's end - pro is decent but the 1st placement is quite high. Above, continue up a steep slab with two bolts that passes along the right edge of a small roof. The climbing in the upper section (5.11a) is characterized by thin edges that require both delicate footwork and thoughtful movement.
A good route in a sheltered location that gets lots of sun for those cold and windy days. The somewhat runout nature of the route means it gets led infrequently, but a toprope is easily rigged by climbing Pope's Crack as the rappel for that route takes you right over this route. Three stars out of five.
Location
Located on the far right side of Echo Rock, this is the first route right of
Pope's Crack
and requires a bit of scrambling through talus to reach the base.
Protection
Gear to 1.5 inches, 2 bolts (3/8"), bolted anchor/rap
Routes in Echo Rock - South Face
- 8British Airways5.11aTrad