PRINT: Rock Climb Tan Hawk Up, Central Arizona

Tan Hawk Up

5.9, Trad, 100 ft (30 m),

Avg: 2.3 from 4 votes
FA: Marcy, Geir and Doso
Arizona > Central Arizona > Queen Creek Canyon > Lower Devil's C… > Lower Devil's E… > Entrance Tower

Access Issue: Must Register! Private Property-The Pond, Atlantis and Mine Area Details

Climbing at The Pond, Atlantis and Mine Area are private property, and now requires that you register in order to gain legal access. This is an easy process. You can do this at: queencreekclimbing.com/.
This is a one-time and free process so once you are registered you are good to go.

You can read more about this process and the announcement at the Queen Creek Coalition website – theqcc.com or the Queen Creek Coalition’s Facebook page – facebook.com/Queen-Creek-Co…

Description

A great way to the top of Entrance Tower! This old school fun route goes up the northeast face. Start in the chimney up to a bolt on the northeast face, then step left into the crack system. Head straight up, through a short left-facing dihedral and clip a second bolt. The crux lies just after the bulge, where you must make a committing move up and to the left. Continue on easier ground to the top.

Location

See description and topo

Protection

2 bolts; doubles through 3" and stoppers

Photos [Hide ALL Photos]

Yes! Just a few more pieces now ...

Marcy sailing onward on the FA.

Marcy heading into crux land on the FA.

Hanna checks out the crux of Tan Hawk Up

Arjun gracefully passes through the crux!

Tan Hawk Up topo

Comments [Hide ALL Comments]

Geir www.ToofastTopos.com
Tucson/DMR

5.9

This is a fun climb! The rock is of good quality and there are a variety of interesting moves. The climbing itself is easy for the grade, but the gear can be tricky. The leader has to make two or three moves past the crux before more gear can be found, so make sure you are climbing solidly at the grade.

The name is derived from a large hawk that was nearby while we were establishing the route and doing the FA. Mar 24, 2010

arjunmh
Phoenix & Prescott, AZ

5.9

Yes, a very fun route that's more diverse than the fun climbs on the Coop, for example. Nice eye, Marcy, and thanks again for sharing! Was really fun to see this go up and I'll get you the 100 or so pics I have of you waltzing up the FA! Mar 27, 2010