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The Wedge Rock Climbing

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Routes in The Wedge

	Hiliter T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b R
	Naked Edge T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Redemption T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a

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Elevation:	2,000 ft
GPS:	33.72794, -111.86414 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	Orphaned on Jan 31, 2006
Admins:	Greg Opland, Brian Boyd, JJ Schlick, Kemper Brightman, Luke Bertelsen Page Updates (admin only)

Description

The Wedge is (surprise!) a wedge-shaped granite tower approximately 40 feet high located just northeast of Pinnacle Peak proper. It is plainly visible from the main trail against the sky. There are three main face climbing routes found on the Wedge, all of which are pretty good. Expect a bit of runout climbing on all of them. Rappel from bolts located atop the formation.

Getting There

Hike up the tourist trail from the visitor's center (looks like a big smooth dirt golf cart path). At the sign marking the climber's trail headed for the Peak, turn left and head up. The trail curves back left (south) towards Loafer's Choice Slab and the AMC Boulder, then curves back to the west and uphill. Hike up the trail to the Wedge (stay right) from here.