Routes : North America : United States : West Virginia : Roped Climbing : Seneca Rocks Region : The Panhandle : Seneca Rocks : South Peak - West Face : Back to the Front
Back to the Front - 5.9
Average Rating : 4.00 out of 5
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Route Summary | Ascent Notes (2)
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Standard Seneca Rack. Large cams can be used on first 20 feet if needed.
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Description:
After the 2nd pitch of Prune or Monkey See Monkey Do, walk on Old Man's ledge to South (climber's right) 10-20 ft until you reach a right facing corner with large crack. Climb corner (big cams useful here) for 30 ft, traverse right 10 ft then up past bolt and pin with occasional other gear to stance below flake and left facing flake/corner. Climb corner to top and then move right at end to a series of ledges. Off last ledge make tough boulder problem move with thin gear to reach the top. Makes for great 5.9 route when combined with Monkey See Monkey Do for 2/3 enjoyable pitches.Descent Options:
Rappel off backside and proceed to Traffic Jam rap or down climb chimney to North and rap down Conn's West/Westpole rap route
Submitted by: beattyjo on 2008-05-22
Views: 1673
Route ID: 93865
2 Ascents Recorded
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| Difficulty | 5.9 |
| Safety Rating | G |
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Red Point ascent by:
Fun route
I thought this was fun, and maybe a little soft at the grade?
Added: 2010-08-02
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| Safety Rating | G |
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Onsight ascent by:
No longer R
2 bolts then fun
Added: 2008-06-16
