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When Natural Law Fails - 5.11d

Average Rating = 5.00/5 Average Rating : 5.00 out of 5
Route sequence (left to right): 6
Route Summary | Ascent Notes (1)
yes
Rock (Trad)
G
1
four bolts, sling, to 1.5 inches
85
Consensus Ratings
  Difficulty 5.11d
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure 4.00/5
  Rock Quality 4.00/5
  Scenery 4.00/5
  Fun Factor 5.00/5

Description:

Start at crack, 40 ft. left of the cave. Climb overhanging crack to hollow flake left. Traverse left 5 ft, clip bolt, pull difficult crux. Climb crack right to roof. Move left to horn, sling horn, pull roof, climb past three bolts to top. Route seems 11+, might be easier with more cleaning.

Descent Options:

Rappel from double-bolt anchor.

Submitted by: stevecurtis on 2007-04-08
Last Modified: 2007-07-07
Views: 213
Route ID: 84821

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Ratings
  Difficulty 5.11d
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Top Rope Top Rope ascent by: cclarke on 2008-10-13 (View Climbing Log)

5 out of 5 stars Great Route!

This route is very high quality with interesting moves on good rock. Super addition to the cliff. The crux moves are quite challenging.

I believe the traverse is to the right past the first bolt and not to the left as the route description says.

Added: 2008-10-14