Type: | Trad, 275 ft (83 m), 3 pitches |
FA: | Pete Noebels, Dennis Abbink, Jim Waugh, 1978 |
Page Views: | 996 total · 17/month |
Shared By: | sean peters on Nov 16, 2019 |
Admins: | Greg Opland, Brian Boyd, JJ Schlick, Kemper Brightman, Luke Bertelsen |
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Access Issue: PLACING BOLTS IS ILLEGAL IN THE SUPERSTITION WILDERNESS!
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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.
Description
One of the better, if not best, routes on Barks Canyon Wall. Clean rock and good gear throughout the climb. Pitch one climbs up either side of the pillar (we climbed the left side) to a two bolt belay. Pitch two has engaging face moves to gain right leaning crack and continues over small roof to a large ledge with two bolts. Pitch two is the physical crux. Pitch three climbs the face straight above using the pockets for crafty gear placements, 5.6+ to a two bolt belay.
Rappel the route back to packs or explore the unique area behind the climb. Second rap is a two bolt vertical chain anchor. A stretched single 70m will just reach the base.
Rappel the route back to packs or explore the unique area behind the climb. Second rap is a two bolt vertical chain anchor. A stretched single 70m will just reach the base.
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