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American Wall 5.3 (5.7) - 5.7

Average Rating = 2.92/5 Average Rating : 2.92 out of 5
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Multiple double slings, Hex 8 and Stopper 9(for start) and stopper 7 (for finish), maybe a Friend 3
Consensus Ratings
  Difficulty 5.4
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure 2.60/5
  Rock Quality 2.80/5
  Scenery 2.80/5
  Fun Factor 3.00/5

Description:

Sandbag wide crack start or tricky direct start (lasso spike), to huge bomber plates with good gear (see above). Huge holds and slung plates lead to a ledge with a small tree. Finish left or straight up for a 5.7 top out. Ignore junk bolts to right.

Submitted by: rck_climber on 2003-07-19
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Route ID: 501

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Ratings
  Difficulty
  Safety Rating PG13
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Top Rope Top Rope ascent by: go1dens4 on 2012-05-28 (View Climbing Log)

2 out of 5 stars mock

mock led this, protection looked awkward. didnt seem like 5.7 at the top.

Added: 2012-05-28

Ratings
  Difficulty
  Safety Rating G
Onsight Onsight ascent by: ngolden02 on 2012-05-28 (View Climbing Log)

4 out of 5 stars top roped

i think this would be pretty scary on lead although the holds are great

Added: 2012-05-28

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.3
  Safety Rating G
Onsight Onsight ascent by: climberclif on 2009-08-18 (View Climbing Log)

3 out of 5 stars .

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Added: 2009-08-18

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.3
  Safety Rating R
Onsight Onsight ascent by: towermasterhand on 2009-07-31 (View Climbing Log)

3 out of 5 stars scary climb

scary as crap pro sucks but what have ya and strung out at the top.

Added: 2009-07-31

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.3
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Onsight Onsight ascent by: johnnyclimber on 2004-06-19 (View Climbing Log)

3 out of 5 stars Good frist trad lead

good easy route to learn placing gear

Added: 2009-03-19

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