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DescriptionCathedral Rocks area includes the famous Mace as well as some other great routes, located in the complex of mesas and towers just west of 179 from Back O' Beyond Road. Getting ThereTurn west on Back O' Beyond Road from 179 and drive to the trailhead (south side) near it's end. The ClassicsMountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for Cathedral Rock Area:
Original Route 5.9+ Trad, 5 pitches, 400 feet, Grade III The Mace
Andy Kaufman Crack 5.10 Trad, 1 pitch, 105 feet North Mesa
Rusty Cage 5.10+ Trad, 1 pitch, 70 feet North Mesa
Featured Route For Cathedral Rock Area
Original Route 5.9+ AZ : Sedona : ... : The Mace
The Mace is a classic Sedona route, and one of the "must do" lines in the area. If you're used to Moab area towers, this is a bit of a disappointment in terms of rock quality, but the adventure itself is wonderful.Approach from a small trailhead off of Back O' Beyond Road in Sedona. The hike is 15-20 minutes at a leisurely pace.P1: Climb up chimney or face to the right (runout) to crack going through limestone band. Pull the small roof and gain ...[more] Browse More Classics in AZ
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