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My friends and I did a quick warmup before heading over to the Middle East Wall on a bolted route on Agathla Tower that starts on a platform right above the trail (sort of SW side I think). Anybody know what it's called and what it's rated? Just curious since I didn't see it in the Yoder guide.

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It is in Yoder's book as House of Cards, 5.8, ten clips. Beware the dreaded Z-clip on that one!

 

Despite what the book says, and by appearances, most of the loose rock has been cleaned by the high traffic this route sees. It is popular because it is so close to the parking lot and stands out like a sore thumb, as the only sport route on Agathla Tower.

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Thanks, I don't have the guide so a quick glance must have missed it. And yes, while the tower is a pile of choss, as long as you grab the big holds on the route (and stay on route) it is fairly solid (and kind of fun).

 

I tried scrambling up the gully to the east and decided against topping out for fear of dying a stupid death by slipping on the loose rock.

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