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Friction Layback - 5.6

Average Rating = 3.20/5 Average Rating : 3.20 out of 5
Route sequence (left to right): 2
Route Summary | Ascent Notes (5)
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Rock (Toprope)
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Consensus Ratings
  Difficulty 5.6
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure 1.75/5
  Rock Quality 3.25/5
  Scenery 3.00/5
  Fun Factor 3.25/5

Description:

Start as in BULGING CRACK, but climb up and right around the right side of the bulge to large, right-facing flakes.Finish up easier rock to the top.

Submitted by: bonner340b on 2007-12-01
Views: 459
Route ID: 91090

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5 Ascents Recorded

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Ratings
  Difficulty
  Safety Rating G
Top Rope Top Rope ascent by: eddietheteddie on 2011-11-11 (View Climbing Log)

3 out of 5 stars record

Surprisingly good route

Added: 2011-11-12

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.6
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Top Rope Top Rope ascent by: DocGF on 1985-11-03 (View Climbing Log)

4 out of 5 stars Toproping at Carderock

A fun little climb for developing you skills.

Added: 2011-07-31

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.7
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Top Rope Top Rope ascent by: LucianoLima on 2010-04-04 (View Climbing Log)

3 out of 5 stars Interesting

Interesting movements to get to the right side of the overhang.

Added: 2010-05-17

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.5
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Top Rope Top Rope ascent by: bhhall on 2009-08-16 (View Climbing Log)

3 out of 5 stars *

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Added: 2009-08-17

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.6
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Top Rope Top Rope ascent by: bonner340b on 2007-11-30 (View Climbing Log)

3 out of 5 stars great for rope solo's

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Added: 2007-12-01