Routes : North America : United States : Kentucky : East : Red River Gorge (Climbing) : Tower Rock : Africa 5.9 ***
Africa 5.9 *** - 5.9
Average Rating : 4.00 out of 5Route sequence (left to right): 1
Route Summary | Ascent Notes (8)
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Description:
Splitter hand crack to alcove. Classic!Update: The second pitch is not to be missed. Bring a couple of larger pieces for the start of P2.
Submitted by: gripped on 2002-03-25
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Route ID: 849
8 Ascents Recorded
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Second ascent by: ngolden02 on 2016-09-03
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followed again on tr from top
of 2nd pitch- be careful sammy fell from the sandy topout onto a ledge- #3 c4 held him
Added: 2016-09-06
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Top Rope ascent by: ngolden02 on 2015-09-05
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sammy's lead
Followed Sammy's lead. Definitely felt super comfortable in the hand crack. Climbed p1 only.
Added: 2015-09-08
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Difficulty | 5.9 |
Safety Rating | G |
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Onsight ascent by: douglaskinsman on 2013-04-13
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Great line
that feels much easier than Curving Crack at 5.8. The crux is a really fun move. A must do for the crack conniseur (sp).
Added: 2013-04-15
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Difficulty | 5.9 |
Safety Rating | G |
Onsight ascent by: climberclif on 2009-12-27
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awesome route
Added: 2009-12-28
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Onsight ascent by: jajen on 2006-06-22
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Ascent Note
SWEET line - thanks to Rich Gottlieb (Gunks) and Tom Seibert for finding this gem "back in the day" (mid 70's)
Witnessed by: Dylan, Page, Hannah
Added: 2006-06-22
Added: 2006-06-22