The Streaked Wall is the most intimidating wall in the park. It is severely overhanging and requires full commitment. Once you leave the ground retreat is not an option.
The route begins off Rubicon ledge and arches at what seems like 45 degrees across a beautifully blank wall. There is nothing but a solitary crack and big air.
The first and third pitches are the technical cruxes but each pitch involves a good bit of work. All but the last 3 pitches are A3.
Many of the belay and lead bolts have been replaced.
There are many "holes" on the route. Bring plenty of #2 sawed-off angles to drop into them.
Approach
From the Zion Canyon intersection, look due west, drool, park on the west side of the river in the small pull out. Don't block the gate.
Muster up all of your mental and physical fortitude and follow the obvious drainage. After 1/2 mile or so, veer left out of the drainage and follow a faint path to the base of the wall.
Bushwhack your way up right until you reach an obvious blank wall with a bolt ladder.
The route begins in an obvious dihedral at the left end of Rubicon ledge. There are 3 "approach" pitches to get to Rubicon.
Protection
Blades, beaks, angles, cams to #4, hooks, bolt kit, and more. Basically, come armed for bear.
Descent
Walk SE across the top of the wall. Stay close to the edge. Aim for the museum.
There are 3 raps.
Keep your eyes peeled. From the saddle, you can either go back towards the drainage (and your car) or towards the museum. Both suck.
Brad, I don't know Tails of the Scorpion- but I've done Lattitudes and it was eight pitches from Rubicon Ledge if my memory serves me... There was a detailed topo at the visitors center at that time. Enjoy.
Correct name is "Tale of the Scorpion," being a play on words. You can see the black scorpion on the wall to the right of the actual line. An epic story of being stung hard. FA Dave Webster, Rick Nelson, Jeff Mayhew April 1990. Originally 4 approach pitches and 10 on the main wall.
Maybe, for longevity sake, tapping skyhook lightly into the heinous holes will help them last longer. Also, even though many will disagree, I feel that adding a bolt next to a shitty hole is doing most future parties, and perhaps yourself, a favor.
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