Pawhelion Pillar
5.10d YDS 6b+ French 21 Ewbanks VII+ UIAA 21 ZA E3 5b British
| Type: | Trad, 80 ft (24 m) |
| GPS: | 34.60016, -112.40092 |
| FA: | Leanna De Fere, Erin Connery, Andrew Zapushek, & Scott Noble, August 2025 |
| Page Views: | 91 total · 12/month |
| Shared By: | Erin Connery on Oct 19, 2025 |
| Admins: | Erin Connery, Greg Opland, Brian Boyd, JJ Schlick, Kemper Brightman, Luke Bertelsen |
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
P1: The 5.8 west facing hand crack, a bit run out to first piece. P2: Northwest side of pillar, a real test of footwork. Break into two pitches or link with slings and expect some drag.
Protection
6 bolts. Single rack. Slings. A way to protect this climb's high start is to place a .3 out left, get a solid piece in the main crack, and then removing the .3 to maintain rope flow. Expect some drag if linking, which makes the upper crux harder. P2 opening moves can be protected with a .5. Optional gear in upper horizontal between bolts four and five.



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