Start at a protruding rock; from a ledge above, make a short traverse left and up to a sloping ledge. Stay left up lichen-covered rock.

Could use more traffic to help clean up lichen. No clear crux, just sustained 5.6 climbing

Short Circuit

Promenade

Rooftop Seating

A lonely corner that rarely sees traffic.  This problem punches through the roof that marks the start of Maverick 5.9+, which traverse right, in the Mt. Erie Climbing Guide - 2nd edition. Start low with two hands on the shelf and maneuver through opposing side pulls to reach over the roof onto better holds.  After a strenuous mantle, power up the wall and burst through 15 feet of easier climbing up a large flake.  Commit to the lichen covered top out and crack a cold one!  Super fun!!  If this start has been previously climbed, please reach out and I will update the page. FA is based on amount of cleaning and friable rock while developing the problem. Two pads is suggested - but one will suffice if you are comfortable at the grade.

This route ascends over three bulges to a ledge 20' up. The last 35' is more rock with lichen.

Less lichen then Short Circuit, rock has good friction and clean for the first two bulges. First bulge is the crux, possible to move right to easier climbing and traverse back on to route.

Description

Location

Protection

Routes in Diagonal Wall