The route follows a double crack system (mostly thin crack) on a steep face.  It is shown in the D'Antonio guide, where it is given the very incorrect rating of 5.8.  The climbing consists of a mix of crack and face moves.

Mind Shaft Crack Left

Mind Shaft Crack Middle

Mind Shaft Crack Right

Unknown (Mine Shaft Roof)

I assume this has been climbed before, but it was very dirty. It will improve as it gets cleaned up. Shoot up a dihedral to a small roof, pull the roof on a lay-back or a jam, and you're halfway through the crux. Once you get above the roof, the position is strenuous but on good holds. Pull yourself onto the top, and it's over. It is a good climb for being so short and so close to the road, it is a good last minute, late evening stop.

Although this route is short, it's a nice crack climb with excellent rock.  Footholds on the face to the right are quite sparse, so effective jamming is crucial.  The crux is doing exit moves when the crack thins down after the last hand jam.  This route is shown in the D'Antonio guidebook, where it is given the very incorrect rating of 5.7+.

Make a few moves through the crack off the ground to the pinnacle of a triangular rock.  Continue up the hand crack to top out.  The crux is in the last move.

There is lots of loose stuff up top.

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