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Submitted By: Greg Opland on Jan 19, 2006
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Description 

Sedona is an incredible place to rock climb. While the rock can sometimes be a bit scary or intimidating, there are many gems clustered within the local area on the many red rock spires and walls. There's nothing like perching on top of a spire back in the canyons with gorgeous views in every direction!!


Getting There 

Sedona sits at the intersection of highways 179 and 89A just southwest of the Flagstaff area. Routes are spread through most of the rocks and canyons in the area.



Featured Route For Sedona
This is Justin, Matt, and I atop Earth Angel Spire in Sedona.

Earth Angel 5.10-  AZ : Sedona : Mormon Canyon
Earth Angel is an awesome route that climbs what must be one of the largest sandstone towers in the United States. The first two pitches are laden with loose rock, so use caution. The last four pitches are four stars for climbing quality. This is also one of the best summits in Sedona.Pitch 1 - Walk to the right edge of the large starting platform. Climb a short crack then wander up broken rock and ledges to a nice belay ledge next to the Chi...[more]


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Overlook from near the airport at Sedona.  Still haven't climbed there, but it's on the list.

Overlook from near the airport at Sedona. Still h...

Chris Parks enjoys a dappled sky on the top of another Sedona Tower in 11/03. Photo by Tony Bubb.

Chris Parks enjoys a dappled sky on the top of ano...

Sedona: A Day At The Beach

Sedona: A Day At The Beach

A great view to the South with a couple of beautiful spires.

A great view to the South with a couple of beautif...

Capitol Butte from Cathedral Rock. 10/27/07

Capitol Butte from Cathedral Rock. 10/27/07

Morning Glory Spire (L.) to Steamboat Rock (R.) from 89A 11/16/07

Morning Glory Spire (L.) to Steamboat Rock (R.) fr...

View from Sedona Scenic Cruise.

View from Sedona Scenic Cruise.

Full moon over Sedona - Thanksgiving '07.

Full moon over Sedona - Thanksgiving '07.

Beautiful Sedona.  November 2007.

Beautiful Sedona. November 2007.

West Sedona

West Sedona