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F.A. M. Reynolds and K. Prevost

(After several ascents of Reynolds Rap on Syncline ridge with different people the necessary bolts are now in and the general consensus is sustained 5.10a on the crux pitch. A very worthy route with great views and the best limestone you could ask for. The second pitch is quite elegant. - Matt Reynolds)

Approach- Start as for Hidden valley. After the first little canyon (about 10min) look for goat trails leading onto the ledge system at the base of Syncline cliffs. Cross the gully separating the first and second cliff and walk steeply up until a 5m band of rock just right of the gully. Scramble through the small cliffband and follow exposed goat trails to the base of the route. The climb follows the major left facing corner just right of center on the middle cliff. It helps to view the cliffs from Rocky river first.

Pitch 1: 15m 5.6: From the old snag right of the corner climb up and left through some loose rock. Pass a piton to a mini tree and a large detached block gaining a ledge. Traverse left to a belay below the corner. Bolt and piton anchor.

Pitch 2: 35m 5.10a: Stem and layback up this strenuous corner, passing 3 bolts and 2 pitons. A committing roof near the top (crux) finishes the pitch off with another bolt at the top. Move left to belay on a ledge with a tree. Bolt and piton anchor.

Pitch 3: 30m 5.8: Move up and right on face holds past a piton and a bolt gaining the main groove. Pass a short overhang to a big ledge. Step right to a bolt and gear belay or continue to the top. Save a #2 Camalot for this belay.

Pitch 4: 20m 5.8: Step left and climb up passing an overhang. Bolt and piton belay on the left.

DESCENT:

Rappel the route (2 50m rappels) and retrace your steps down the goat trails.

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