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V-easy boulder · 20 ft · ★★☆☆

First ascent: Thao Vo 12/12/2018

Description

A somewhat sandy and flaky 5.8 crack climb.

Location

From the Mr. Smiley boulders, head east (as you would for Everything But the Girl) skirting the base of the mountain on your left side. After about 3 minutes, you'll arrive at the mouth of a steep northwest running drainage. The crack will be on your left at the entry of the drainage.

Protection

Crash pads, or a rope and rack up to Camalot #4.

Access

The 13-mile Scenic Drive requires a timed-entry reservation October to May and has seasonal gate hours. Calico Basin and Kraft Mountain sit outside the Scenic Drive and need no reservation.

Wet rock: Aztec sandstone loses much of its strength when wet. Do not climb for at least 24 to 48 hours after rain or snowmelt, or holds break off and routes are permanently damaged.

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