Type: Sport, 70 ft (21 m)
FA: Larry Kledzik, 1982
Page Views: 1,240 total · 7/month
Shared By: Bosier Parsons on Jun 5, 2009
Admins: Leo Paik, John McNamee, Frances Fierst, Monty, Monomaniac, Tyler KC

You & This Route


2 Opinions
Your To-Do List: Add To-Do ·
Your Star Rating:
Rating Rating Rating Rating Rating      Clear Rating
Your Difficulty Rating:
-none- Change
Your Ticks:Add New Tick
-none-
Use onX Backcountry to explore the terrain in 3D, view recent satellite imagery, and more. Now available in onX Backcountry Mobile apps! For more information see this post.
Warning Access Issue: 2022 seasonal raptor closure info DetailsDrop down
Warning Access Issue: 2023 Seasonal Closures - all lifted as of 10/20/23 DetailsDrop down

Description Suggest change

This is a steep and sustained route with fun, interesting, and balancey moves. It feels a little wild the first time you climb it, with some decent whipper potential. The rock quality is actually pretty good, but you're always wondering, especially because it probably doesn't get climbed very often.

I enjoyed this climb and will probably do it again. I'd recommend it for anyone wanting something a little more obscure, but still safe, and away from the crowds.

Location Suggest change

This route is on the east face of Keyhole Rock, at the southern-most edge of the formation. There's a route on the South Ridge proper, along with one other route to the right of Macbeth that I'm not sure the name of.

The closest parking is at a pull-out south of the Keyhole formation on the one-way loop road.

Protection Suggest change

5 drilled pitons. I also placed a #0.4, #0.5, and #2 Camalot, but these aren't totally necessary. Natural anchor by slinging large blocky bulge at the top. You can also use #0.75, #1, #4 Camalots. The anchor scenario was really not that great. It would be nice to add 2 drilled pitons, or some chains, and perhaps this route would get climbed more often. However, it's a very easy walk-off.

Photos

0 Comments