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Access Issue: Must Register! Private Property-The Pond, Atlantis and Mine Area Details

Climbing at The Pond, Atlantis and Mine Area are private property, and now requires that you register in order to gain legal access. This is an easy process. You can do this at: queencreekclimbing.com/.
This is a one-time and free process so once you are registered you are good to go.

You can read more about this process and the announcement at the Queen Creek Coalition website – theqcc.com or the Queen Creek Coalition’s Facebook page – facebook.com/Queen-Creek-Co…

Description

This large formation is plainly visible from the west side of the canyon and has a number of route possibilities on it. The FA of this feature was via Up the Hatch on the north face. On the south side of the Hatch the Shmotem Pole extends another 100’ higher.

Getting There

See overview photo

Routes from Left to Right

5.10a/b 6a+ 19 VI+ 19 E2 5b 5 ● Up the Hatch Trad 2 pitches

● Up the Hatch

5.10a/b 6a+ 19 VI+ 19 E2 5b Trad 2 pitches

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Hatch overview photo<br>
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A. Up The Hatch<br>
B. third pitch of The Shmotem Pole

Hatch overview photo A. Up The Hatch B. third pitch of The Shmotem Pole