Routes : North America : United States : South Dakota : Mt. Rushmore Area : Middle Marker : Middle Marker : Wierd Water
PreviousWierd Water - 5.7
Average Rating : 4.50 out of 5
Route sequence (left to right): 1
Route Summary | Ascent Notes (10)
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Quickdraws, possibly some trad gear depending on the chosen start.
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Description:
Scramble up a 4th class gully to reach the base of the route on the side opposite from Mt Rushmore. There are several different starts. Climbing directly up bolts to the route is 5.10, or you can easily traverse in from the left at 5.3ish. Afterwards, climb psat bolts to the summit of the formation - a long pitch. Double rope rap to descend.
Submitted by: atg200 on 2001-10-22
Views: 940
Route ID: 5715
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| Difficulty | 5.7 |
| Safety Rating | G |
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Onsight ascent by:
Best single pitch 5.7 in the universe
Single pitch climb with a multi-pitch approach. We took the finger crack start. Seemed a touch hard for 5.7 but pros well. Then moved left and clipped a couple of bolts on the 5.10, then up and right to the bolts on weird water. The guide says 10 or 12 bolts, we counted 7 plus the 2 from weird dripper (5.10).
Added: 2013-08-23
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Fun route balancing and pulling on crystals. The crux comes in the bottom 1/3 of the route, then you can cruz to the top. Enjoy the distant view of the needles from the top!
Witnessed by: kappydane
Added: 2006-05-30
Added: 2006-05-30
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Red Point ascent by:
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Added: 2005-10-02
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Added: 2005-06-10
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really fun, worth the tricky approach
Added: 2004-08-23
