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Elevation: 8,296 ft
GPS: 36.27453, -115.65719
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Shared By: Matt McMurray on Aug 16, 2006
Admins: Luke EF, Justin Johnsen
Warning Access Issue: Closed due to flood damage DetailsDrop down

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This cave boasts some of the most classic (and difficult) sport lines at the Hood, and in the USA. Shade can always be found in the recesses of the cave, or under the nearby pine trees. Most of the hardest routes are found on the left wall, where you will encounter six 5.14s!! The hardest being Hasta La Vista, weighing in at 5.14b/c, and first redpointed by Christ Sharma. It is mainly through the efforts of Tony Yaniro that the harder routes here were equipped. He worked hard on some of his projects that others finally redpointed.

One route not to miss is the classic Straight Outta Compton a sustained 5.12d jug haul and the original route in the cave.

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Follow the approach description for the hood, taking you through the switchbacks to the Corrosion Cave. Walk along the base of the cliff to the huge cave at the far right side. Please do not approach the cave up the hillside directly from the main trail. This will help reduce trail proliferation.

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Classic Climbing Routes at The Compton Cave

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b
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Animal Attack
Sport
5.12d 7c 28 IX 28 E6 6b
 63
Straight Outta Compton
Sport
5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c
 4
Equalizer
Sport
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Animal Attack
 11
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b Sport
Straight Outta Compton
 63
5.12d 7c 28 IX 28 E6 6b Sport
Equalizer
 4
5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c Sport
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