Estrellita 5.10- 1,100 ft
One of the first routes in El Potrero and a great moderate line. The Royal Arches of El Potrero

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Estrellita is one of the best moderate long sport routes in El Potrero. It was one the first long routes in the canyon. I think it compares to the Royal Arches in Yosemite. One of the best moderate passages up an impressive wall, the climbing is not much harder than Yosemite's Royal Arches at a reasonable 5.7 A0.

 

This is the hardest section of the route for most people. The short cruxes make this a great route for the climber just breaking in to 5.10, and the climbing is fun and rewarding all the way. The crux pictured below is a 15 foot section of offwidth, but you can climb on the crimps if you want.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The summit is also one of the best parts of the climb.  You top out a formation right next to a palm tree, and have a great view of Hidalgo and the whole area from the top. The route is a 12 pitch route by the book. All of the pitches are 100 feet or less making linking pitches a great option on this route.

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