The East Quarry

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Description 

This can be a great place to hang when the wind is howling, but wear a helmet for the rocks that can be blown off the top. It is very sheltered from prevailing winds and stays sunny till late afternoon in the winter. The crag has seen some bold ground up routes developed. Bolted top out anchors seem to be the norm on the trad lines. There are also currently three bolted sport climbs.

Getting There 

This great little crag sits a few hundred yards east of The Quarry Wall. Follow the trail east until you encounter the crag on the left.

L->R: 

A. Natural Born Topropers, 8 or 9, 1p, 40'.
B. Pinkerton, 11+, 1p, bolts, 55'.
C. Sea Urchin, 9-, 1p, gear.
D1. Defective Agency, 11, 1p, bolts, 55'.
D2. Hellhound, 12, 1p, bolt & gear.
E. Tendonkey Punch, 12, 1p, gear & bolts.
F1. crack, 1p, 40', TR.
F2. Sand Shark, 10+, 1p, gear.
G. Jaws , 11 PG-13, 1p, 40'.
H. dirty chimney?
I. Slap Happy, 12-, 1p, bolts.
J. Play with Your Balls, 11-, bolt anchors.
KM. Sea Robin aka "Old Hex Route" aka "n" crack, LFD, 9-, gear.
LM. Hammerhead, RFD, 10, 1p, gear.
M. Nurse Shark, 9, gear.
N. Old Man and the Sea, project, bolts.
O. Land Shark, 11-, 1p.
P. Tiger Shark, 10, 1p, gear.
Q. SS Minnow, 7, 1p, 50', gear.
R. Great Wide Shark, 7, 1p, 40', gear.

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