PRINT: Rock Climb [Redacted], Mount Lemmon (Santa Catalina Mountains)

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5.8, Sport, 60 ft (18 m),

Avg: 2 from 22 votes
FA: Meg Ryan & Michael Lindsey
Arizona > Southern Arizona > Mt Lemmon (Sant… > Mt Lemmon (Cata… > 6 - Mid-Mountain > Barnum Rock

Access Issue: Potentially unavailable to climbing February through July if raptors are breeding here. Details

This area is historically used by nesting falcons, hawks, owls or other raptors. Breeding season varies but is roughly February through July. Nesting raptors are protected by law.

If you aren't sure if raptors are breeding here, then listen and watch for defensive behavior such as screeching or diving (links to info). If raptors are breeding in this area please climb somewhere else and let other climbers know.

Pressures on wildlife can be immense and are multiplied by effects of climate change and pollutants. Choosing to climb away from nest sites reduces unnecessary stresses to the birds. Give these animals a chance to thrive.

More info here: theclimbershome.org/breedin…

Description

The name is a reference to the Barnum Circus. The crux is going from bolt 4 to 5 on the short headwall. The crux is height dependent and tall climbers may find it easier than 5.8.

Location

This route is right of Ann Bay Lee. There a couple of variations to get the first bolt.

Protection

There are 5 bolts and a chain anchor

Photos [Hide ALL Photos]

The entry to the first bolt can be done a variety of ways

First Route R of Ann Bay Lee

The route is first one right of Ann Lee Bailey

Comments [Hide ALL Comments]

1Eric Rhicard
Tucson

New route? Dec 1, 2017

1Eric Rhicard
Tucson

Also it would be nice if you would post a photo. Dec 1, 2017

Wyomike

5.8

Eric, Yes, its a new route. I will post pictures of it and "Elephant Grave Yard" soon. Dec 2, 2017

Martin Wills

Did this route with first ascensionist and my dear friend Meg who kindly guided myself and my teenage son during our snowbird escape to Arizona last Christmas. A great route, enough to keep me on my toes especially after years long layoff from any climbing. Well bolted - super. Apr 3, 2018

Paul Wright
Tucson, AZ

Are we really redacting a route name because it has the word midget in it? The majority of the area is circus themed, and this route continued that trend with it's name. Seems a stretch to me. Dec 26, 2020

Wyomike

5.8

Ok, this is ridiculous I put up this route with others at the crag, keeping with a circus them. I have been climbing since 1970 and have climbed hundreds of routes with names I would not use in any conversation. Such as "Magnolia Thunder P..sy" on Granite Mountain AZ. I could go on for a paragraphs but I do not want to start a "naming war" on line. Let's focus on issues that are important and not quibble about what is PC. How about, continue on making the climbing community more diverse, inclusive and not remove all names that may offend...keep a sense of humor. Jan 16, 2021