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Downtown

Submitted By: Will Cobb on Apr 22, 2006
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Description 

Area south of the barbwire fence.


Getting There 

From the parking area follow the mountain bike trail south and around the fence line. From here look for access to the climber's trail that follows the cliff base.


The Classics

Mountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for Downtown:
La Diosa (AKA Hacksaw Granny Gaper)   5.10     Trad, 1 pitch, 80 feet   
Twilight Zone   5.11- PG13     Trad, 1 pitch, 70 feet   
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Mark Force @ the knee lock rest

Twilight Zone 5.11- PG13  AZ : Mt Elden : ... : Downtown
The Twilight Zone crack sits in a small alcove about 100 yards south of the barb wire fence. Climb a moderate slab with small gear to the back of the alcove. From here powerful face climbing leads to nice hand and fist jams up the steep crack. The moves out of the alcove are difficult to protect.This route stays dry in a light rain.Rappel from a tree or take the walk down 100' to the climber's right....[more]   Browse More Classics in AZ