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GPS: 37.24951, -112.95271
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Shared By: Ian McEleney on May 11, 2007 · Updates
Admins: Andrew Gram, Nathan Fisher, Perin Blanchard, GRK, D C
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

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This crag has a bunch of nice single pitch sub-5.10 routes and a few fun longer routes. Some of them require two ropes to rappel. This area gets afternoon sun.

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It's a short uphill hike on a climbers' path starting just down canyon from the main Zion Lodge building. Park there, or take the shuttle, depending on the season.

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Location: Carbuncle Buttress Change
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Classic Climbing Routes at Carbuncle Buttress

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 18
Just Another Jam
Trad
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b
 13
Riddler's Delight
Trad 7 pitches
5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b PG13
 49
Made to be Broken
Sport 5 pitches
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Just Another Jam
 18
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad
Riddler's Delight
 13
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b Trad 7 pitches
Made to be Broken
 49
5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b PG13 Sport 5 pitches
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