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Elevation: 5,059 ft 1,542 m
GPS: 37.21139, -112.95855
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Warning Access Issue: Seasonal Raptor Closures ***** RAIN AND WET ROCK ***** The sandstone in Zion is fragile and is very easily damaged when it is wet. Holds rip off and climbs have been and will continue to be permanently damaged due to climbers not respecting this phenomenon. After a heavy storm the rock will remain wet, sometimes for several days. PLEASE DO NOT CLIMB IN ZION during or after rain. A good rule of thumb is that if the ground near your climb is at all damp (and not powdery dry sand), then do not climb. There are many alternatives (limestone, granite, basalt, and plastic) nearby. Seasonal Raptor Closures DetailsDrop down

Description Suggest change

Near the Mt. Carmel Tunnel, you will find The Headache, a stellar, 3-pitch 5.10 crack climb that receives sun until around noon. Two 60m ropes are needed for abseiling purposes.

Getting There Suggest change

Near the western end of Mt. Carmel Tunnel on Route 9. Park your car at a pullout at the last pullout before the tunnel. A short 10 minute hike leads to the bottom of the climb.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Mount Carmel Tunnel

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 488
● Ashtar Command
Trad 2 pitches
Ataxia Tower
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b
 468
● The Headache
Trad 3 pitches
Headache Area
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b
 61
● The Dark Tower
Trad 4 pitches
Kung Fu Theater
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
 5
● Pocahylacota
Trad 2 pitches
Kung Fu Theater
5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b
 12
● Boring Crack
Trad 2 pitches
Boring Crack
5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b
 9
● G-string Divas
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Cragmont
5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b
 7
● Flying Kush
Trad 6 pitches
Kung Fu Theater
5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c
 49
● Kung Fu Fighter
Trad 4 pitches
Kung Fu Theater
5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c
 114
● Enter The Dragon
Sport 2 pitches
Kung Fu Theater
5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c
 47
● Lap Dance
Trad 3 pitches
Cragmont
5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c
 21
● Operation Condor
Trad 3 pitches
Kung Fu Theater
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
 110
● Inner Chi
Trad
Kung Fu Theater
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
 11
● Reggaetone
Trad
Cragmont
5.12- 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
 9
● Iron Gizzard
Sport
Kung Fu Theater
5.12 7b+ 27 VIII+ 26 E6 6b PG13
 5
● Mojave Green
Trad
Cragmont
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
● Ashtar Command Ataxia Tower
 488
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Trad 2 pitches
● The Headache Headache Area
 468
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b Trad 3 pitches
● The Dark Tower Kung Fu Theater
 61
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b Trad 4 pitches
● Pocahylacota Kung Fu Theater
 5
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Trad 2 pitches
● Boring Crack Boring Crack
 12
5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b Trad 2 pitches
● G-string Divas Cragmont
 9
5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b Trad
● Flying Kush Kung Fu Theater
 7
5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b Trad 6 pitches
● Kung Fu Fighter Kung Fu Theater
 49
5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c Trad 4 pitches
● Enter The Dragon Kung Fu Theater
 114
5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c Sport 2 pitches
● Lap Dance Cragmont
 47
5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c Trad 3 pitches
● Operation Condor Kung Fu Theater
 21
5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c Trad 3 pitches
● Inner Chi Kung Fu Theater
 110
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a Trad
● Reggaetone Cragmont
 11
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a Trad
● Iron Gizzard Kung Fu Theater
 9
5.12- 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a Sport
● Mojave Green Cragmont
 5
5.12 7b+ 27 VIII+ 26 E6 6b PG13 Trad
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View from Cragmont Trail. Photo Bernard Lam
View from Cragmont Trail. Photo Bernard Lam
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