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Twin Crack - 5.7

Average Rating = 4.00/5 Average Rating : 4.00 out of 5
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Route Summary | Ascent Notes (1)
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Rock
Standard Trad Rack
Consensus Ratings
  Difficulty 5.7
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure 4.00/5
  Rock Quality 4.00/5
  Scenery 4.00/5
  Fun Factor 4.00/5

Description:

Climb the two cracks. Where the cracks converge is the crux. continue to the top where there is a nice 3 foot roof. Go left and don't be afraid of the tree at the top.

Submitted by: sully on 2000-07-06
Views: 428
Route ID: 1010

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Ratings
  Difficulty 5.7
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Onsight Onsight ascent by: climber51 on 2011-06-30 (View Climbing Log)

4 out of 5 stars Good rock, fun climb.

Rock here is higher quality than most of the rock at Backbone. Easy to protect. Bad part is the poison ivy. It is bad in this area. Approach takes takes about 1/2hr. No matter which direction you come from. Via Bluebird Trail is the easiest.

Added: 2011-06-30