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Elevation: 4,614 ft
GPS: 34.81768, -111.79289
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Shared By: JJ Schlick on Sep 1, 2019
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South Mesa proper. Includes south, east, and west walls and attached formations.

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Park at the Cathedral Rock’s Trailhead on Back O’ Beyond Rd. Follow this trail to to the notch between North and Middle Meas. Hike southeast past The Dodger, and continue around the the east side of South Mesa.

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Classic Climbing Routes at South Mesa

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b
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● Vortex in a Can
Trad 3 pitches
5.11b/c 6c+ 23 VIII- 24 E4 6a
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● Freedom
Trad 3 pitches
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● Vortex in a Can
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5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b Trad 3 pitches
● Freedom
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5.11b/c 6c+ 23 VIII- 24 E4 6a Trad 3 pitches
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