BETA PHOTO: I could think of other names for this ~(:
Description
A tall, slender tower in a scenic location with good climbing and a tiny summit make for a great route. Start low on the NE side and climb up and right, slowly circling around to the West side to a belay. Belay here to avoid rope drag or, with a long rope, continue up to the top.
Protection
Mostly bolted, but up high (at the crux) it helps to place a nut or two to reduce the slight runout.
Location
Walk down into the main canyon from the parking area. There will be 2 tall towers on the right. The upper one is Proto-pipe (it looks just like one) and the lower one is the Totem Pole.
You better like bushwhackin' to do the approach for this one. Bring small stoppers for the end of P2. I linked both pitches with no problems using 2' runners and a 60m rope.
As of Oct. 2007, both anchors need attention. One bolt at each belay is either spinning or flexing.
Lower Devil's Canyon
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