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Elevation: 4,500 ft
GPS: 34.21848, -111.26581
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Shared By: Manny Rangel on Mar 14, 2016 · Updates
Admins: Greg Opland, Brian Boyd, JJ Schlick, Kemper Brightman, Luke Bertelsen

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North facing dome with three worthwhile routes. A short approach helps.

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Park 100yds before gate and walk through gate onto Boulder Loop Trail for 20 minutes. Continue south on the road to its end at a huge wash. Cross it and walkdirectly to the Altar. If you walked upstream you could access North Boulder Loop trail.

After crossing the wash and walking a few minutes, you reach the first steep rise in the trail. You can see the Altar to the left a couple hundred yards away. Descend to bottom of drainage and turn left in a southerly direction towards crag. Cairns mark the initially meandering path. Aim for the left side of crag. Final portion of hike steepens on slabs.

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Classic Climbing Routes at The Altar

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5.10a/b 6a+ 19 VI+ 19 E2 5b
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Bread of Christ
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Bread of Christ
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5.10a/b 6a+ 19 VI+ 19 E2 5b Sport
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