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Basaseachi

Submitted By: Mike on Nov 14, 2007
Administrator: Hank Caylor
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BETA PHOTO: Our guide in repose on the shoulder of El Gigante,...


Description 

Basaseachi is a tiny town in the middle of Mexico's Siarra Madre. There is great bouldering near Basaseachi Falls, decent sport climbing at Rancho San Lorenzo, and many long multipitch sport & trad routes. Also the location of El Gigante, which is supposedly the tallest wall in North America at well over 3000'.


Getting There 

From Hermosillo take Highway 16 East for several hours into the mountains. From Chihuahua, take Highway 16 West for several hours into the mountains.


The Classics

Mountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for Basaseachi:
Man On Fire   5.12a PG13     Trad, 30 pitches, 2500 feet   El Gigante
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Photos of Basaseachi Slideshow Add Photo
General map of the area, generally west of Chihuahua City.

BETA PHOTO: General map of the area, generally west of Chihuah...

San Lorenzo Ranch, sector "Chachamuri Derecha" 5.10b

San Lorenzo Ranch, sector "Chachamuri Derecha" 5.1...

Chihuahua Climbers in rancho San Lorenzo- Basaseachi...just in front of the climbing area

Chihuahua Climbers in rancho San Lorenzo- Basaseac...

San Lorenzho ranch, Cabins and camping area

San Lorenzho ranch, Cabins and camping area

Basaseachi rancho San Lorenzo

Basaseachi rancho San Lorenzo

Logical Progression Topo - El Gigante 884 Mts

BETA PHOTO: Logical Progression Topo - El Gigante 884 Mts

El Gigante (884 mts) in Candameņa canyon, view from Piedra Volada waterfall

El Gigante (884 mts) in Candameņa canyon, view fro...