Physical Graffiti (5.7)

Location of Climb: Calico Basin
Aspect of Face: Northeast
Time Category: A Few Hours

Intro

This is a quick two pitch climb that can be done in just a few hours. From the parking area, follow the trail up the gully which leads toward the west side of the Calico Hills. After a few hundred yards, you will see above and to your left a large cliff with dark varnish on the bottom and a large sloping slab at the top. That is Riding Hood Wall. The left crack system is Physical Graffiti, and the crack to the right is Over the Hill to Grandmother's House (5.9 PG13).

Climb

Move up the easy and well-protected crack, and belay on a small ledge to the right when the crack ends, at the bolted belay anchor. Step right into the second pitch, which follows the crack coming up from Over the Hill. Common consensus is that the ratings on these pitches should be switched, with the more difficult pitch being the second one. A full rope-length should position you to build an anchor in the vicinity of a small diagonal crack with a hangerless bolt near it.

Walk off to the right to a short rap into the gully. The rap anchors are about 25 ft to the right of end of the climb. Head down and left into the next gully and down to the base of Riding Hood Wall.

Gear

Any standard rack will suffice, with most placements in the 3/4 to 2 inch range.