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*Flake Route - 5.9
Average Rating : 4.75 out of 5
Route sequence (left to right): 15
Route Summary | Ascent Notes (4)
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Mike Dunn, John Fain - 1987
Rock (Trad)
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Standard rack; nothing bigger than #2 Camalot needed.
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Description:
Nice route with lots of pro placements and great exposure. Starting just right of the second trail v-notch, climb a big left-facing flake; when this ends, transition to the face and continue up to an overhang. Pull the overhang with juggy holds, then continue up the face to the top. Build a gear anchor (like most other routes at Starr, there's no bolted anchor).Descent Options:
Rap from pine tree at the top.
Submitted by: saxfiend on 2008-03-03
Last Modified: 2010-06-01
Views: 1402
Route ID: 92329
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4 Ascents Recorded
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| Difficulty | 5.9 |
| Safety Rating | G |
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Onsight ascent by:
Great for the new leader
Fun route that protects very well and always seems to have good holds. No real crux. DCA lists it as 5.9, but it's VERY soft for that grade; 5.8 at best. By far the most dangerous part of the climb is crossing the chasm just before the climb starts. Be careful!
Added: 2012-04-22
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| Difficulty | 5.9 |
| Safety Rating | G |
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Red Point ascent by:
trad lead
it does have great pro most of the way but at the top it gets pretty thin.
Added: 2010-06-13
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| Difficulty | 5.9 |
| Safety Rating | G |
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Top Rope ascent by:
top rope
very fun route. there are multiple ways to climb this. it is probably 5.9 if you only use the flake.
Added: 2010-05-29
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| Difficulty | 5.9 |
| Safety Rating | G |
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Fun moderate
This is a nice lead with good exposure and a great view of the river valley below. Soft for the grade and very well-protected.
Added: 2008-07-19
