Routes : North America : United States : California : Central California Coast : Pinnacles National Monument : Tourist Trap, The : Thrill Hammer
Thrill Hammer - 5.9 popular
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Rock
Bolts on the lower pitch up to the third class ledge.
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Description:
You can do this fun route in one or two pitches. A good ledge is available about half way up.
Submitted by: polarwid on 2003-02-06
Views: 561
Route ID: 11264
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| Difficulty | 5.8 |
| Safety Rating | G |
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Nice!
I'd say true to The Book - flows really nicely after the second bolt, and demands a little thought to get there - for a shorty at least. Easily done in one pitch. Really helped develop the "lead head."
Added: 2009-03-13
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| Safety Rating | G |
Nice long route
Highest route at tourist trap....first serious outdoor route :)
Gotta go back and lead this one next time!
When setting toprope use the bolt near the crack to the right about 10-15ft down from the anchors with a quickdraw to prevent the rope from getting jammed in the crack.
Gotta go back and lead this one next time!
When setting toprope use the bolt near the crack to the right about 10-15ft down from the anchors with a quickdraw to prevent the rope from getting jammed in the crack.
Added: 2009-01-07
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| Difficulty | 5.8 |
| Safety Rating | G |
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Ascent Note
Very nice climb. Some might argue runout between the second and third bolts after the ledge, but the climbing between them is really easy (5.5/5.6 tops). Surmounting the bulge seemed more interesting then sidestepping to the right--lots of possibilities for protection.
Added: 2009-01-01
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| Difficulty | 5.8 |
| Safety Rating | G |
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Wish I would have done the second pitch!
This was a fun climb we did on our last day there. Some of the big holds seemed close to their last legs, so be careful. I wish I would have seen the bolts on the second half after the first big ledge. You get a great view from up there.
Added: 2008-10-15
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| Difficulty | 5.9 |
| Safety Rating | G |
| Exposure | ![]() |
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Ascent
Fun route with lots of different variations. Whole clime can be TR'd
Added: 2008-05-31





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