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Dark Shadows - 5.8

Average Rating = 4.23/5 Average Rating : 4.23 out of 5
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Route Summary | Ascent Notes (13)
Rock (Trad)
4
Standard trad rack
Consensus Ratings
  Difficulty 5.8
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure 3.80/5
  Rock Quality 4.40/5
  Scenery 4.70/5
  Fun Factor 4.60/5

Description:

The first pitch begins on a slab, above a small stream. The third or forth moves are a little funny, smearing and looking for the right pocket...while not wanting to hit the water below...After that its smooth sailing to the first belay. Skip this and combine pitch 1 and 2. Pitch 2 has a little crack climbing...but there are some nice face features and holds inside the crack. Pitch 3 and 4 are mainly following the crack...with some face holds and inside crack holds. Sweet route...cold and wet. Expect the route to be significantly colder than the approach. Bring a jacket! Have fun keeping your rope out of the water when you rappel and pull the rope!

Descent Options:

Rappel or jump.

Submitted by: rock_doctor on 2007-01-24
Views: 377
Route ID: 82977

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Ratings
  Difficulty 5.8
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Second Second ascent by: explorator on 2009-10-20 (View Climbing Log)

5 out of 5 stars Beautiful Day

followed Bennet up first 4 pitches. weather forecast said wind out of N/NW w/ gusts up tp 26mph. this location was somewhat sheltered under those conditions, very pleasant. rock on p4 looks good enough to eat.

Added: 2009-10-21

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.8
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Red Point Red Point ascent by: Bankwalker on 2007-07-04 (View Climbing Log)

4 out of 5 stars Great Times

Great times, was going for the whole Heart of Darkness but was so hot that day and we ran out of water quick. Great rock and great route but don't go too late in the day because the dark colored rock really soaks up the heat.

Added: 2009-07-04

Ratings
  Difficulty
  Safety Rating G
Onsight Onsight ascent by: emick27 on 2009-01-26 (View Climbing Log)

4 out of 5 stars sweet

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Added: 2009-02-26

Ratings
  Difficulty
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Second Second ascent by: peteypab on 2008-09-03 (View Climbing Log)

5 out of 5 stars Loved it

Really fun, incredible view

Added: 2008-12-21

Ratings
  Difficulty
  Safety Rating G
Onsight Onsight ascent by: winnersd on 2008-11-16 (View Climbing Log)

4 out of 5 stars none

Awesome climb.

Added: 2008-11-16

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