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The Chicken (aka Hyperion Slab)

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About The Chicken (aka Hyperion Slab):

The Chicken (Hyperion Slab) is the first rock formation encountered on the approach to Texas Canyon and by far the largest. The Chicken (Hyperion Slab) is easily distinguishable by the large caves easily visible on its east face, from the trail, and the massive slabby south face. The majority of climbs at Texas Canyon are located on the south and west faces. The Pangea Wall lies on its north face. Its west side forms the east wall of the canyon. The formation is about 200 ft. high.
Approach: 10 minutes from the gate at the parking area on the road to Rowher Flat.
Approach Time: 10 minutes
Latitude, Longitude:
Access Issues: Adventure Pass needed
Rock Type: Conglom
Type of Climbing: Sport
Sun Aspect: All Day Sun

Routes

SequenceSequence numbers indicate the left (L) to right (R) order of the routes. Rating Route Difficulty Ascents
0 Average Rating = 0.00/5 Brachiation Dance 5.13b 0
0 Average Rating = 3.00/5 Don't Mess With Muleshoe 5.10d 1
0 Average Rating = 3.00/5 Pretty Good at Drinkin' Beer (1) 5.10c 1
0 Average Rating = 3.50/5 She Thinks My Tractor's Sexy 5.8 2
0 Average Rating = 0.00/5 Skyline 5.2 0
0 Average Rating = 4.00/5 Yellow Rose of Texas 5.10b 3
1 Average Rating = 3.50/5 Amarillo by Morning 5.10b 2
1 Average Rating = 2.50/5 Endymion 5.10b 2
1 Average Rating = 3.00/5 Goldline (2) 5.6 7
2 Average Rating = 2.50/5 Aenea 5.8 2
4 Average Rating = 3.00/5 Hyperion (1) 5.7 5