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Lower Cathedral Rock Climbing

Climbing Area Map

Routes in Lower Cathedral

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	Bat Signal T,TR 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Do or Donut T,TR 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Fartin Fink T,TR 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Newtonian Nuts T,TR 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Rug-a-Jug-Jug Three Men and a Pug T,TR 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Shotgun Religion T,TR 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Strix Nebulosa T,TR 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Strixly Speaking T,TR 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Tell-Tale Start, The T,TR 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Top Knot T,TR 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c

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Elevation:	5,376 ft	1,639 m
GPS:	34.60011, -112.40017 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
Page Views:	135 total · 18/month
Shared By:	Erin Connery on Oct 11, 2025
Admins:	Erin Connery, Greg Opland, Brian Boyd, JJ Schlick, Kemper Brightman, Luke Bertelsen Page Updates (admin only)

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Access Issue: Bird closure Feb 15-July 15 for Cathedral, Sundog, Gorilla and Sister walls: a pair of Golden Eagles are confirmed nesting midway in the wall just in front of the "Sister" wall. Please give ample space. Details

Also:

This area was preserved as open space in 2022 after a Prescott ranching family sold the land to the city, saving it from development. A private residence belonging to them is located south of these crags; please remain west of the notch, defined by a metal gate between Cathedral and Gorilla walls.

Please do not enter or cross over the long, clearly signed private driveway.

Please exit using the same approach washes.

Parking: Park in designated lots, such as the Peavine and Gateway trailheads. Random pull-offs are private land and disturb local residents. A bike can speed up the approach!

Description

Topo here. The 4th class scramble to gain the base of the lower tier has a heady move near the top, getting over the last boulder. This wall features excellent rock quality and unique features.