Routes : North America : United States : Colorado : Front Range : Clear Creek Canyon : The New River Wall : Merlin

Merlin - 5.11d

Average Rating : 3.75 out of 5
Route sequence (left to right): 1
Route Summary | Ascent Notes (6)

First Ascent:

Type of Climb:

Rock

Safety Rating:

Pitches:

Protection:

4 or 5 bolts? to anchor.

Length :

Consensus Ratings
Difficulty	5.11d
Safety Rating	G
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Description:

This route is on a small rock along the approach to New River Wall, namely the short (~45 foot) rock just above the river after the Tyrolean just prior to New River Wall. Ascends the left side of the rock. The first few moves are very juggy and fun, then attacks the tricky crux in the crack before attaining good underclings at a small overlap. Pull above this to a large corner , clip and make a couple more juggy moves left to the chains. Fun but short (1.5 stars). Decent route to get the blood flowing a little before hopping on Sonic Youth.

Submitted by: bluesky on 2002-10-29
Views: 79
Route ID: 26282

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