Mountain Project Logo
To save paper & ink, use the [Hide] controls next to photos and comments so you only print what you need.

Entrance Tower

Arizona > Central Arizona > Queen Creek Canyon > Lower Devil's C… > Lower Devil's E (LDE)
Warning Access Issue: Must Register! Private Property-The Pond, Atlantis and Mine Area DetailsDrop down

Description

We refer to this formation as the Entrance Tower because its position makes it an easy landmark to locate the approach trail with. However, this tower was climbed before we arrived at LDE (see the note below) – so if you happen to be the FA of this formation and have a name for it, please let us know.

Descent: Locate the rappel anchor approx 10' to climber's right of the top of "The FA that Wasn't". Rappel 90' to the base of the climb.

Getting There

See overview photo

Routes from Left to Right

5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 2
● Avocado Dreamin'
Trad
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 1
● Husky Mountaineer
Trad 2 pitches
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 4
● Tan Hawk Up
Trad
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 6
● Unknown (The FA that Wasn't)
Trad
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
● Avocado Dreamin'
 2
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Trad
● Husky Mountaineer
 1
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad 2 pitches
● Tan Hawk Up
 4
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Trad
● Unknown (The FA that Wasn't)
 6
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Trad

Photos [Hide ALL Photos]

Marcy and Geir on top, plotting how to protect the next route -- thanks you two!
[Hide Photo] Marcy and Geir on top, plotting how to protect the next route -- thanks you two!
Geir rapping from the newly installed rappel anchor on Entrance Tower.
[Hide Photo] Geir rapping from the newly installed rappel anchor on Entrance Tower.
Arjun rapping Entrance Tower
[Hide Photo] Arjun rapping Entrance Tower
Overview of Entrance Tower.<br> <br> Unknown (The FA that Wasn't) shown in yellow.
[Hide Photo] Overview of Entrance Tower. Unknown (The FA that Wasn't) shown in yellow.

Comments [Hide ALL Comments]

Geir www.ToofastTopos.com
Tucson/DMR
[Hide Comment] Marcy and I replaced the webbing rappel anchor with a permanent bolted rappel anchor. This rappel is just right of the top-out of "The FA that Wasn't". Feb 14, 2010