South Face
Near the lower end of Mount Tamalpais's grade span; combines bolts and placed gear.
- 5.6
- grade
- Mixed
- style
One of nine climbs catalogued at Mount Tamalpais, this route in The Southern Formation sits near the lower end of the crag's 5.5 to 5.11b range. This line takes both bolts and placed gear on the same ascent.
Photo of the crag

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