South Side  5.5

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Type:  Trad, 1 pitch, 150 feet Consensus:  5.5 [details] FA:  ? Submitted By:  Marcy on Oct 14, 2007 You & This Route  |  Other Opinions (2) Your todo list: Your stars: Your rating: -none- [change] Your ticklist: [add new tick]

BETA PHOTO: The south face of The Fortress showing the South S...

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PLACING BOLTS IS ILLEGAL IN THE SUPERSTITION WILDERNESS! MORE INFO >>> In the early '90's the USFS banned all placement of bolts in the Superstition Wilderness. This unfortunately includes replacement of existing bolts. Violating this ban may result in climbing restrictions on this beautiful area. Please think twice and go bolt somewhere else. This information is a public crowdsourcing effort between the Access Fund, and Mountain Project. You should confirm closures, restrictions, and/or related dates. Keeping climbing areas open and conserving the climbing environment

Description 

A bouldery start with large pockets. Head up and left on ledges to a prominent crack. Follow the crack to the top. Can easily avoid any crack technique as there are plentiful features on either side (and also inside) of the crack.

Location 

Located on the south face of The Fortress. Begins on the far right side of the wall, right of a large overhang. Scramble down, first north, then east back to the base.

Protection 

Medium gear. Gear anchor on top.