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Scavanger Wall Rock Climbing

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Routes in Scavanger Wall

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	Buzzard Breath S 5.11a/b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	Carrion S 5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
	Easy Prey S 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Pepe' Le Pew S
	Polecat S 5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b
	Sidekick Stinky S 5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
	Skunk Boy S 5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a
	Turkey Vulture S 5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b

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Description

This mostly shady area has a handful of great routes, including the first route put up at Blue Sky, Turkey Vulture 12c. The routes here are long and on beautiful rock.

Getting There

After reaching the main trail, walk left for about 1 minute until the trail puts you right under the big, overhanging, black buttress. This buttress is Turkey Vulture.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Scavanger Wall

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.

5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b 9 ● Easy Prey Sport
5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a 13 ● Skunk Boy Sport
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b 7 ● Sidekick Stinky Sport
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b 12 ● Turkey Vulture Sport