Fucoidal Quartzite is some of the best rock in the canyon. Hence it is also very crowded. It is warm and not too far from the road. 40 routes grace these walls, with some being multipitch. The routes range from 5.5 to 5.12d.
Getting There
Park at the paved parking area at mile marker 383.2. There should be a geology sign nearby. Scramble up to the climbs.
The crux comes just after mid-way (good rest right before the crux). The real challenge of this route is the continuous nature of the climbing and the length. Make sure to take enough draws. You will need to either belay on top or take two ropes to rap. (A 60 METER IS NOT LONG ENOUGH TO LOWER). This is a great route....[more]
Fucoidal Quartzite
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