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Route |
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Lat/Lon:
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33.83870°N / 117.172°W |
Route Type:
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Sport Climbing, Toprope |
Season:
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Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter |
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Time Required:
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Less than two hours |
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Rock Difficulty:
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5.5 (YDS) |
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Difficulty:
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greasy! |
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Number of Pitches:
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1 |
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Grade:
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I |
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Approach
"The Trough" - Don't you just get sick of that name?This popular greasy climb is located pretty much dead center on the rock face with an obvious water mark in front of large tree; this is the start. I have gear soloed this route by anchoring to the nearby picnic table - watch out for malicious squirrels!
Route Description
"The Trough" is approximately 160' and can be done as two pitches or bail after the first 100' pitch, which is the most technical (however technical a 5.5 can be). The start is surprisingly difficult due to water run-off polished granite and a bazillion pairs of climbing shoes leaving a fine layer of "grease." Basically, it can be a slippery start.Staying close to the water stain continuously, move easily through nine bolts to an established anchor in a "bucket," good bolts and chains available.
Second pitch becomes more of a 5th class scramble to the summit with the belay station too far from the edge to my liking. Almost not worth belaying or rappeling from.
The descent will take either two ropes or two rappels. There is the obvious walk-off descent to the left, but I found that I trip too much and it's more dangerous than rappeling.
Essential Gear
9 quick drawscordalette and locking 'biner for belay anchor
2 ropes for rappel suggested
Necessary gear for The Trough.