Diamond back in the rough 

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Note, some of these crags are closed for raptor nesting. MORE INFO >>> Please check on the most up to date status with the park if in any doubt. Keeping climbing areas open and conserving the climbing environment

The route's namesake--a prairie rattler.

Description 

In the rock description for 5 & Dime, this problem is the arete mentioned as the first one encountered after the cliffs to the North. When my pictures come back, it will be more clear on what to look for...

The problem uses holds on both sides of the rounded arete and the crux is moving up to some good jugs around the 10ft mark. A fall here would not be too bad, but be sure not to fall off past the crux. Definitely highball.

Protection 

Highball, but not committing for the last few moves so a pad is not necessary.

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BETA PHOTO	Stephen checking out the line... January 5th, 2008	The end of the line, of course he had to top out o...