I'm a little hesitant to list this climb. It isn't too scary, but there are a few points where a fall could result in significant injury. Nonetheless, it is a fun climb and is actually 5.9. The gear placements may be some of the most entertaining parts of the climb. They seem improbable, but once you sort them out, they are bomb-proof.

Getting There

Approach around Sylvan Lake as for Vertigo View. As you walk down the main trail that takes you past the Outlet spires, you will see a large tree on your right with a blue diamond sign tacked to it. An arrow in the center of the sign points left in the general direction of two trails. The first trail goes more directly uphill, the second branches from the main trail at a less acute angle and goes up to a small saddle. Take the second trail to the saddle. At the saddle, there is a small trail leading left and marked by a sign pleading your forebearance in regards to rare plants in the area. This branch leads over to Shelob. Stay on the main, gravel trail which leads down from the saddle. This trail ends in about 30 yards and a small branch leads left. Follow this small branch slightly uphill until it takes you to a narrow gap between the rocks with a net of pine roots on its sandy floor. On your left, just before the gap opens up and the pine roots end, you will see a crack that starts at the top of a short vertical wall. This is Three Rings.

Route Description

Climb about 10-12 feet up the vertical wall to the base of the crack. Place a yellow Alien and a medium chock before pulling over the lip. Continue up the crack/groove, making a short step right into a second crack system about half way. When the crack ends, look up and left for a bolt. Make your way to the first bolt and the pretty much straight up through three more to the slung horn at the top. The bolts are well spaced but the only tricky moves are between the 2nd and 3rd. A sling around a large crystal takes the tension out of this section.

Essential Gear

Two ropes. Small to medium chocks, tricams, cams to #2 Camalot. 3 long slings.