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Queen Creek Freak

5.9, Trad, 70 ft (21 m),  Avg: 3.2 from 6 votes
FA: Rich Lemal and Marty Karabin
Arizona > Central Arizona > Queen Creek Canyon > Upper Devils Ca… > Lost Wall
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Description

Fun crack that angles right, then back left over a flake, finally ending in a great roof. Although the roof looks tough from the ground, there are some great hands that make the rating accurate. The crack has seen a number of climbs so it's smoother than most in the Queen Creek area. This climb is well worth doing.

Location

Right leaning crack to the left of 'Projectiles'.

Protection

Trad. You'll need to sling the tree at the top to make a natural anchor or scramble off to your right.

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Scott clearing the roof
[Hide Photo] Scott clearing the roof
'Queen Creek Freak' on left
[Hide Photo] 'Queen Creek Freak' on left
Suzanne nearing the top of the crack
[Hide Photo] Suzanne nearing the top of the crack
Susan (left) climbing 'Queen Creek Freak' with Karen (right) on 'Projectiles'.
[Hide Photo] Susan (left) climbing 'Queen Creek Freak' with Karen (right) on 'Projectiles'.

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Tradiban
  5.9
[Hide Comment] There was an old sling around a boulder at the top but no tree. I set an anchor in the rocks back from the edge. Feb 14, 2013