PRINT: Rock Climb Gonzo Bacon, Central Arizona

Gonzo Bacon

5.7+, Sport, 50 ft (15 m),

Avg: 2.2 from 19 votes
FA: Scott Duemler, Michael Genovese
Arizona > Central Arizona > Queen Creek Canyon > Atlantis > Kitty Pool

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

Clean rock over face then through short finger crack. Shares last bolt with "Or another".
Because everything is better with bacon!

Location

Just left of "Or another" on left side flank as you enter Atlantis proper.

Protection

5 bolts to 2 bolt anchor. Shares last bolt and anchor with "Or another".

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Gonzo Bacon

Pushing up on the left hand

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Ben Albrecht
Chandler, AZ

Of the 3 5.7+s this route i found to be the most difficult. Very fun movement with some good clipping positions. Apr 20, 2020

Tyler C
Phoenix, AZ

Great route. Fun, tricky face climbing rewards you with an excellent albeit short finger crack. Great to practice different techniques while enjoying the relative comfort of a bolted route. A toe jam will make the slippery mantle move feel much easier. A grade harder than it's neighbor; Or Another, IMO. Aug 5, 2020