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Elevation: 5,738 ft 1,749 m
GPS: 38.6727, -109.40484
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Parriott Mesa is the large mesa at the entrance of Castle Valley. It basically sits at the corner of River Road and the road into Castle Valley. Despite having a fair number of crack climbs and an easy 5th class scramble to the summit, it sees little traffic. The rock is quality Wingaye and there is a lot of potential for new routes.

Crooked Arrow Spire, which is an attractive semi-attached spire, is visible on the NW corner of the mesa. 

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Approaches depend on the route you're climbing. For Crooked Arrow Spire and the Supernatural area, follow the high-clearance dirt road into Sister Superior (departs from River Road just north of the road into Castle Valley near a bridge). Stop before reaching Sister Superior near a huge, obvious boulder on the south side of the road. Follow a seldom-travelled trail directly past this boulder and up a ridge towards the north face of the mesa. Allow an hour for the slog. Other areas (Ascended Yoga Masters, etc) are approached differently.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Parriot Mesa

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5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
 27
Mountaineers Route
Trad 2 pitches
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c A1
 37
Longbow Chimney
Trad, Aid 2 pitches
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b
 26
Super Natural
Trad 5 pitches
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b A0 R
 13
Ascended Yoga Masters
Trad, Aid 5 pitches
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
 28
Voodoo Child
Trad 4 pitches
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Mountaineers Route
 27
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b Trad 2 pitches
Longbow Chimney
 37
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c A1 Trad, Aid 2 pitches
Super Natural
 26
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b Trad 5 pitches
Ascended Yoga Masters
 13
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b A0 R Trad, Aid 5 pitches
Voodoo Child
 28
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a Trad 4 pitches
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