Maiden is located down and to the left of Reynold's east face at the base of the southwest face, and right of Pooh Corner. The climb ascends the right most of two hand cracks on a boulder at the base of the wall to a small shelf. Walk off to the left.
A good beginner lead that can be sewn up with hexes and stoppers (although the hand-sized cams may be more convenient). A bit of an airy step-across at the top of the crack to reach the belay, where a large cam is helpful (but not absolutely necessary)
Probably closer to 1.8 stars. A nice, easy hand crack.
If this climb were longer, it would be a great route. Sweet hand jams. There is no anchor at the top. And I did not see any walk off to the left. I strongly recommend making a 5.8+ traverse move right at the top that protects with a yellow alien. I rappelled from two slings around a large rock.
Nice warm up/ beginner's route- I agree the face climbing traverse at the end could possibly catch an aspiring leader by surprise. There is a walk off by ledge to the right and down an easy chute (watch out for a few loose steps).
Reynolds Hill
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