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Rose Ridge - 5.6

Average Rating : 3.00 out of 5
Route sequence (left to right): 1
Route Summary | Ascent Notes (1)

First Ascent:

Glenn DiNicola

Type of Climb:

Rock (Trad)

Safety Rating:

Pitches:

Protection:

Trad, nuts and tri-cams/hexs

Length (ft):

Consensus Ratings
Difficulty	5.6
Safety Rating	PG13
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Description:

Follow the road down from the parking area. The 2nd jut of the wall towards the road, after the main trail branches right, has a small boulder at the bottom. The climb starts here, follows the obvious crack straight up. After 15 ft, a small knife ridge leads right, away from the crack. This is an easy way to the top. Or, follow the crack the remaining ten feet. Top out on a large, flat shelf with a small pine tree.

Descent Options:

Walk off, to the right after topping out. Or, build an anchor on the cliff above the top of the climb in a good crack and repel down. Take the walk off back to the top to retrieve anchor.

Submitted by: gunniguy on 2009-06-17
Views: 36
Route ID: 99901

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