Wall of the Flying Scorpions Rock Climbing
Elevation: | 4,500 ft |
GPS: |
32.32265, -110.70343 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
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Shared By: | 1Eric Rhicard on Mar 7, 2013 · Updates |
Admins: | adrian montaƱo, Greg Opland, Brian Boyd, JJ Schlick, Kemper Brightman, Luke Bertelsen |
Description
This cliff somehow became a small area with more routes than we expected. Faces northwest. The rock is a Banded Gneiss with a bit of patina that begs the belayer to wear a helmet. Fun edging on routes from 40 to 80 feet long. At the south end is a leaning pillar where those looking for a little more sting will find it. As usual with these newer areas the rock leaves a little to be desired but it is mostly small stuff that will clean up with the passage of climbers. Occasionally your quickdraw will bang against the wall and give off a hollow sound as if it is in bad rock. It isn't in bad rock. The bolt is in good stuff but the rock below might have a little veneer that could give you pause but the bolts are in good stuff.
The first routes were put up in a pretty stiff breeze and when a loose flake was removed a number of bark scorpions were lifted up towards Jimbo as he hung from the top-rope. You should have seen him trying to avoid a collision.
Getting There
Start the same as for It Crack. Hike down the ridge from the parking area toward It Crack but bust left once down in creek Ed above the waterfall and contour around to the right on a bench that leads you to the top of the It Crack. You can also hike to the It Crack then climb the gully left of the It Crack. From the top of the gully follow a trail that has cairns on it until possible to contour to the right to a shoulder that leads to the left side of the cliff. You'll want to start contouring just after passing under some short cliffs and crossing a ravine.
NOTE: During periods of high water this crag may be difficult to access.
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