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Arch - 5.5 popular
Average Rating : 3.70 out of 5
Route sequence (left to right): 130
Route Summary | Ascent Notes (62)
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Hans Kraus and Bonnie Prudden
Rock (Trad)
PG13
2
gunks rack,longer draws to help with rope drag.
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Description:
This climbs a prominent arch formed by some overhangs. Start on the right side and trend right following the [path of least resistance. Exit right to a ledge near the top of the Arch. The rest of the climb is lower quality wandering up the brushy face above. From GT ledge, gain upper face through a notch in overhang. Climb straight up to roof. Exit/pull roof via crack on the left. Very fun.Descent Options:
Rap off of slings and rap rings on pine tree or use bolted rappel route located to the right from top out.
Submitted by: mcj on 2006-10-23
Last Modified: 2007-02-17
Views: 753
Route ID: 2033
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| Difficulty | 5.5 |
| Safety Rating | PG13 |
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Onsight ascent by:
liked it.
Dana led and i seconded (we did the pitches as part of two separate link-ups) it was a really nice climb. would like to go back and lead it soon.
Added: 2009-11-10
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| Difficulty | 5.4 |
| Safety Rating | PG13 |
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Hated it
I was having a good time climbing the face. Once at the traverse I decided to not protect until around to the outside face to minimize rope drag. I was about 15+- feet above my last piece at this time. I made the traverse and got to the other face and found no protection once there. I had climbed another 10-15 feet up and right and found pro above my head. Looking at a HUGE pendulum and a 50-60 footer I was not happy trying to get this overhead blind placement in. Belaying by the pine tree sucked too. This is the first climb at the Gunks I hate. Did only the first pitch as I was put off by this one. Not for a 5.4 leader, maybe not even a 5.5 leader in my opinion.
Added: 2009-09-03
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| Safety Rating | G |
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Second ascent by:
Arch
Decent climb with some fun moves. Rope drag is a serious issue, if you don't have longer slings you may get stuck belaying from the first pine tree/rap station - tiny and uncomfortable. I also would not recommend doing this climb when it's wet - not a huge problem but also not as much fun.
Added: 2009-08-31
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| Difficulty | 5.5 |
| Safety Rating | G |
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Arch
Lead just the first pitch. I got lost on the second pitch and was told its not worth doing anyways.
Added: 2009-07-27
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Fun!
Followed 1st pitch, led the 2nd. Top was a bit dirty but the traverse was fun.
Added: 2009-07-09
