California · Rock climbing · Bishop

Heliotropic

Mid-range climb at Patricia Bowl's First Cliff, Left Tower sector.

5.10b
grade
Sport Bolted
style

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One of four routes catalogued at Patricia Bowl's First Cliff, Left Tower sector, positioned mid-range within the crag's 5.10a–5.10d span.

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