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The gaping 'Eldorado Roof'

Description 

Hardman hang-out on east side with meandering tributary of the mighty Owen's beneath.12's and harder; many pre-placed (permanent) draws (chains).


Getting There 

Central Gorge Gully -- then north for 10 min. Obvious roof on opposite (east) side of river.


The Classics

Mountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for Eldorado Roof:
Towering Inferno   5.11b     Sport, 5 pitches, 480 feet   
Godzilla Does the Dizzy Tango   5.12a     Sport   
Gape Index   5.12b/c     Sport, 1 pitch   
Looney Binge   5.12c     Sport, 1 pitch, 150 feet   
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Featured Route For Eldorado Roof
rapping off the 1st pitch anchors.

Towering Inferno 5.11b  CA : Sierra Eastside : ... : Eldorado Roof
For novelty, length, and position, an ORG must-do. P1 (11a) -- the grand traverse. Start in alcove at lower right of roof. Crux bet. 3rd and 4th bolt. If you're tall you can clip the 3rd bolt from a secure stemming stance. The rest of the pitch is fairly manageable unless you indulge the rookie impulse/mistake and get too high on the traverse. 15 bolts.P2 (11a) -- Excellent right off the belay with a definitive crux through the small roof, near the 5th bolt, then backs off. 10 bolts.P3 (10...[more]   Browse More Classics in CA


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Jeremy Freeman on 'Looney Tunes' 5.13b

Jeremy Freeman on 'Looney Tunes' 5.13b