Route Name: Big Bob Cranks

Application Status:

Application Cycle: 2015

Rock Formation: Dinosaur Rock

Number of lead bolts to be placed: 4

Number of anchor bolts to be placed:

Route Difficulty:5.9+

Route Diagrams:

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Proposed Route:

This is the middle of the three bolted lines on the overhanging, west-facing hueco'ed fin of rock on the west-southwest side of the Dinosaur Rock formation. Climb four bolts up the steep, hueco'ed face to a new, lower set of anchors at the lip of the wall (or continue past the original fifth bolt, up and over the slab, to the anchors on Tracks Are for Kids).

Name Meaning:

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Existing Route Information

Existing Route Diagrams

A description of the approach (include approximate distance from the designated trail system, existing “social” or undesignated trails leading to the climb and condition of the trail, and state whether there is a durable surface, such as rock.

To get here, hike up into the notch below the west side of Dinosaur Rock, then pick your way down the gully that leads south into Bear Canyon; take care to stay on rock slabs to mitigate erosion.

If different from the approach, a description of the descent, (include approximate distance from the designated trail system, existing “social” or undesignated trails, a description of the trail condition and whether there is a durable surface, such as rock. Include photographs of the descent.):

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A description of the area at the base of the climb (include existing levels of soil compaction, existence of a durable surface such as rock, and existing soil erosion. Include photographs of the area at the base of the climb.):

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Has all reconnaissance work that can be reasonably done, short of placing any hardware, been done?

Base Area Photos

Has the route been top roped? Is there loose rock? Is it extremely overhanging?

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Any additional notes:

Hardware updated and new anchor installed in spring 2012.