PARKING LOT WALL 

This section of the Meadows is directly behind the information kiosk, and contains the route Espresso (5.10d), which is listed in the 1996 guide. Routes 1-5 are sunny and climbable in the winter. The two right-hand routes are overhanging, and on good rock. Approach via the trail directly behind the information board; routes are listed from left to right.

1. RED SEA PEDESTRIAN (5.9)*
B's to LO. Good Climbing up the Dark Face. Often Wet

2. GLORY JEAN'S (5.6)*
8B's to LO. Start at the height of land well up and right of the Holderness Arete, and just right of a left facing chimney /flake. Up the face, then step off the top of the chimney/ flake to gain a left angling ramp.

3. EASILY AMUSED (5.7-)
3B's to LO. Just right of Glory Jean's this is the short fun face leading to a tree anchor. Only one tricky move and well worth a look for your first 5.7 lead

4.  RISE AND SHINE (5.7)*
5B's to LO. There are two bolted routes on the small buttress just to the right. This is the left-hand line, which angles left.

5. EGG McMEADOWS (5.10a)*
5B's to LO. The right-hand bolt line on the small buttress.

6. CLOEY'S BREAKFAST SPECIAL (5.8)*
11b's to LO. Start up easy ground just left of the Centerfold gully, Then move up and right on steep rock. Excellent.

7. ESPRESSO (5.10d)*
Steep pumpy jug hauling. Some may find it a bit stiff for the grade.

8. JUAN VALDEZ (5.10c)*
5B's to LO. The pumpy left-angling  flake system right of Espresso. Walk around right to reach the starting ledge. 

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