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The Aviary Rock Climbing

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Routes in The Aviary

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	Dead Raven Crack T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Hummer Bummer S 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Quail Rail S 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Red Tail Romp S 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Roadrunner Tracks S 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Tanager Tango S 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c

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Elevation:	4,549 ft	1,387 m
GPS:	32.34171, -110.69257 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	Don Wilson on Feb 1, 2022 · Updates
Admins:	adrian montaño, Greg Opland, Brian Boyd, JJ Schlick, Kemper Brightman, Luke Bertelsen Page Updates (admin only)

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Description

This crag has good rock, fun climbing, moderate grades and a fantastic hang with a view of a waterfall (when the water is running). The crag is split by an off width crack (Dead Raven Crack), which offers an easy trad route for those with some big cams. All other routes are bolted with quick lower anchors. The short crag makes it pretty easy to do all of these climbs in one outing. Just wish it was a little bit taller.

Getting There

To reach The Aviary, follow the directions (in The Zoo description) to reach the Watering Hole, then follow the path along the base to reach Ectotherm Tower. From the tower, continue up a short slab and follow a path that traverses upstream for another couple hundred feet. You will pass below the short wall of The Petting Zoo. The Aviary will not be visible until you pass the Petting Zoo and look uphill. Total walk is only a couple minutes from Ectotherm Tower, and 15 minutes from the car.