Route Name: Gruffalo

Application Status:

Application Cycle: 2016

Rock Formation: Seal Rock

Number of lead bolts to be placed:

Number of anchor bolts to be placed:

Route Difficulty:5.11a

Route Diagrams:

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Proposed Route:

The Gruffalo starts just left of Skin Flute on the south side of Seal Rock. Start up a steep, huecoed wall, then follow bolts on a rising traverse to the right. Use an undercling to stand up on the rotten band. Clip the last bolt and hope you are tall enough to reach the exit holds. This makes for a nice warm-up for the other routes here. It may only feel 5.10 if you are tall enough for the top crux.

Name Meaning:

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Existing Route Information

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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.

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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:

FA Mark Roth.