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FIRST THOUGHT BEST THOUGHT - 5.8

Average Rating = 4.00/5 Average Rating : 4.00 out of 5
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Route Summary | Ascent Notes (1)
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April 2011
Rock (Sport)
G
1
fixed, 9 bolts.
90
Consensus Ratings
  Difficulty 5.7
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure 3.00/5
  Rock Quality 4.00/5
  Scenery 3.00/5
  Fun Factor 4.00/5

Description:

About a 5 minute walk from the trail 100 turn off (go left/north towards Frog Pond) is "Sleeping Turtle Rock" FIRST THOUGHT, BEST THOUGHT 5.8 *** 90' F (9b) – Climbs the middle of the face directly below and left of the pine tree. 2 ring anchors on top (beside the large pine). Very nice climb

Descent Options:

lower from ring anchors or walk off to the north

Submitted by: applewood on 2012-04-29
Last Modified: 2013-04-03
Views: 726
Route ID: 111276

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Ratings
  Difficulty 5.7
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Onsight Onsight ascent by: applewood on 2012-09-14 (View Climbing Log)

4 out of 5 stars great rt

clean, varied, interesting rock - 3 star route. Needs a couple of medium cams in the lower half. Nice shade in the afternoon.

edit 2013 - extra bolt added, 10 total now, no cams needed, probably a solid 5.8, sustained and fun.

Added: 2012-09-16