Sinbad 5.6
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| Type: | Sport, TR, 1 pitch, 70 feet |
| Consensus: | 5.6 [details] |
| FA: | Brad Young and Clint Cummins, 4/05 |
| Submitted By: | EmilyFox on Dec 1, 2008 |
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East face of Teaching Rock.
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Emergency Closure Announced - Resurrection Wall MORE INFO >>>
Emergency Closure for Condor Nesting The area within the following boundary is closed to public access for the protection of wildlife: * From the summit of the Goat Rock formation (UTM E660722, N4038501) west following an unnamed ridge to a point due south of the Western Front rock formation (UTM E660328, N4038999) * From the Western Front rock formation north (UTM E660328, N4038999) and northeast, encompassing the Resurrection Wall formation to a junction with the Juniper Canyon Trail (UTM E660800, N4039401), 1/3 mi from the Juniper Canyon trailhead) * Along the southern side of the Juniper Canyon Trail to a junction with a ridgeline extending due north from the Goat Rock formation (UTM E660956, N4039214) * Extending south along the ridgeline to the summit of the Goat Rock formation. The Resurrection Wall and Western Front formations, and the west face of Goat Rock are closed. The Juniper Canyon trail and the east face of Goat Rock remain open. All current raptor advisory areas remain in effect. Signage has been posted at strategic locations. Violation of this emergency closure (36 CFR 1.5(f)) or 16 U.S.C 1531-1543 is punishable by a fine of not more than $500 or imprisonment for not exceeding six months, or both.
This information is a public crowdsourcing effort between the Access Fund,
and Mountain Project. You should confirm closures, restrictions, and/or related dates.
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Keeping climbing areas open and conserving the climbing environment
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Description To make this a 5.6 climb from bottom to top, start in the chimney between the east side of Teaching Rock and a small pillar. Move the face of Teaching Rock and continue up this consistent route with lovely views. There is also a 5.8 start available (see Sinbad Direct)
Location Approach The Camel from the Rim trail to find Teaching Rock (another name for the "hump" of the camel). Head on trail around the south side of Teaching Rock to reach the east side. Rappel or walk off.
Protection 8 quickdraws The first bolt is past the chimney. Three bolt anchor at top (shared with 5.9 west face climb on Teaching Rock)
Denise stepping out of the chimney on Sinbad 5.6
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By Jon Hanlon From: SLO Dec 1, 2008
| This is an excellent route. FA Brad Young and Clint Cummins, 4/05 |
By EmilyFox From: Oakland, CA Jan 12, 2009
| Thanks for the FA info! |
By aaron hope From: Walnut Creek, CA Mar 21, 2010
| Climbed this on March 20th...a couple lose holds, especially around the first couple of bolts. Careful. |
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