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(Black Rain) - 5.9 popular

Average Rating = 3.89/5 Average Rating : 3.89 out of 5
Route sequence (left to right): 58
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Five new bolts to new ring anchors. Hazardous ledge if setting top-rope, with very long tie-in and backup line. Beware of ledging hazard to third bolt. Most falls at the rings.
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Consensus Ratings
  Difficulty 5.9
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure 3.54/5
  Rock Quality 3.92/5
  Scenery 3.79/5
  Fun Factor 4.08/5

Description:

To the right of the Amphitheater section, the right half of the Tall Gray Wall has a slight depression below a small ledge: two bolts there show this route, and are the crux. Going right using the dark flake area and reaching over to those bolts is the usual 5.9 line. Leading straight up the first two bolts is much harder (see "Black Rain Direct"). Taking a line to the left of the bolts is a neglected 5.8 variation.

Descent Options:

It is a long way to Three Bears Gully. A minor gully at 'Devil' is difficult, especially down and with a pack.

Submitted by: bulldog on 2008-09-27
Last Modified: 2011-08-16
Views: 4105
Route ID: 15638

Ascent Note:

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.8
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Red Point Red Point ascent by: kyleht287 on 2009-07-16 (View Climbing Log)

5 out of 5 stars Great Climb!

This is one of my favorite warm-up routes at Pilot. For the beginning leader, you may want to stick-clip the first bolt, because it's a little dicey! Great holds as long as you stay right. Newly bolted!

Added: 2009-07-16