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Elevation: 7,405 ft
GPS: 39.74177, -105.4157
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Shared By: Richard M. Wright on Feb 5, 2002 · Updates
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The Conspiracy Crag is a recently developed crag with 15 or so sport routes presently established. The rock is very similar to Primo in being largely excellent, bullet-proof stone, however, there remains some surface exfoliation and scaling that will improve with more climbing traffic. The climbing is all under 100 feet, so a 60 meter rope will suffice for everything. Difficulty runs from 5.10 through middle 5.12 with some potential for hard cave routes yet to be developed. For simplicity, I'll start numbering from the left side, sweeping right to a two pitch line, #7. The main features of the crag face due East, so this will not be a good winter spot. In the summer, the high position and Eastern exposure can provide welcome respite from the heat.

Getting There Suggest change

Getting to The Conspiracy Crag is something of a task. From Primo Wall, hike East past The Armory. After a short while, a cairned "trail" takes off [North] (per John RB), up the hill. The main crag will be obvious on the hillside. The slope is fairly unconsolidated, and it took us the better part of 20 minutes carrying regular packs and ropes to hike up here.

It's probably ~500 vertical feet above the creek.

L->R:

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A. Trail of the Illuminati, 12, 1p, bolts.

B. Designer Genes, 12-, 1p, bolts or gear.

C. Soma, 12-, 1p, 70', bolts.

D. Leona, 13, 1p, 55', bolts.

E. Life is Beautiful, 12, 1p, 60', bolts.

F1. Cyber Leash, 10+/11-, 1p.

F2. Area 51, 11+, 1p.

Large roof

G. Frankenfood, 11, 2p, 120', bolts. P1. 10, 60', bolts.

H. Martians on Mopeds, 9 or 11, 1-2p, 60', bolts.

I. Iridium System, 11+, 1p, bolts.

J. Alien Autopsy, 12-, 1p, 30', bolts.

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Classic Climbing Routes at The Conspiracy Crag

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
 11
Frankenfood
Sport 2 pitches
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
 14
Designer Genes
Sport
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
 17
Soma
Sport
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
 12
Life is Beautiful
Sport
5.13c 8a+ 30 X- 31 E7 7a
 8
Leona
Sport
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Frankenfood
 11
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a Sport 2 pitches
Designer Genes
 14
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a Sport
Soma
 17
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a Sport
Life is Beautiful
 12
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b Sport
Leona
 8
5.13c 8a+ 30 X- 31 E7 7a Sport
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Routes Mostly Face: Southeast
Sunny Roughly 7am to 2pm during high season
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Details: Sunny from sunrise to early afternoon, no trees for shade. Sun leaves the wall at noon in the winter months,

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