Jacks Canyon 

On the directions to Jack's Canyon, the pull off for the gate is milepost 313.7 as noted on the map. But because the mileposts from Winslow are descending (starting at about 343), the directions should read:
'Continue south on Highway 87 for roughly 30 miles to mile marker 314

0.3 miles past this you will see a pull off to the right with a gate, turn right.'

Traveling south on Hwy 87 to mile marker 313 takes you .7 miles past the turnoff.

Just had my first visit. What a great place!!

Because most all of the anchors at Jacks are cold shuts it's a must to use quickdraws while TRing and then have the last person rappel rather than lower with the rope threaded through the shuts. (Granted on the steeper climbs it may not be possible to rappel and clean draws but...)

Does anyone have beta on The Asylum? I am looking for driving directions, approach info and any sort of topo would be awesome.

We got stuck there last week too. Do yourself a favor, park near the gate and walk in (unless you have 4wd). That's what we should have done!

I was wondering what the camping situation is like? Also was wondering if anyone could recommend a fun route in the 12+ range.

Thanks in advance.

There is plenty of camping at Jacks, lots of good-sized sites with fire pits about a 5 minute walk from the climbing. There is a pit toilet, but bring your own water and your own firewood; there aren't many trees out there to begin with and what is there has mostly been stripped clean. It can get quite cold after the sun goes down, even when the days are hot, so bring what you need to keep warm. It is very beautiful out there at night, and on some trips I think the time spent around the fire with friends, chatting and looking at the stars, was even better than the climbing.

Oh yeah, the camping is all free.

Classic 12+ routes at Jacks: Unpopular Mechanics, Trick or Tweak, Hooked on Pockets, Huecos Rancheros.

Thanks!!

While climbing at Casino Cliff on 10/28, we FOUND a digital camera someone had left the previous afternoon. We were there through the weekend hoping maybe the owners would show up, but they didn't. We would love to return. Contact Ron and Ginger at 775-588-8305

Anyone been to Jack's, just wondering the conditions and river level??

Thanks for your help

going to jacks sometime next week, where can i pick up a guide book besides online? flagstaff?

Yep kyber, they should have some at the gym in Flag, call them (928.556.9909) to make sure.

HEADS UPS! This comment is spot on:

"On the directions to Jack's Canyon, the pull off for the gate is milepost 313.7 as noted on the map. But because the mileposts from Winslow are descending (starting at about 343), the directions should read:
'Continue south on Highway 87 for roughly 30 miles to mile marker 314

0.3 miles past this you will see a pull off to the right with a gate, turn right.'

Traveling south on Hwy 87 to mile marker 313 takes you .7 miles past the turnoff."

The directions as they are given above in the description are wrong. And going down the wrong road can get you screwed, as I found out. There are other turn offs in the area they actually describe that you don't want to go down in anything but a 4x4.

Any info on current conditions? Flooded? Bugs? Heat?

My girlfriend and I go to Jack canyon often for 2-3 days depending on our schedules. We would be happy to take anyone down who would like go with us and split some gas. We live in Flagstaff.
Cheers.
bsear945@gmail.com

I found a black water bladder that was stuck in a tree branch above the tree trunk one can use while crossing over the creek to get to Casino Cliffs. It belongs to one of the two other groups climbing on March 10, 2011. Please reply to this post with contact info and I will be in touch.

Did you leave your gear hanging on a tree at the campsite? If so, I've got it in Tucson. Pls. provide email address to get in touch.

I was wondering if anyone can identify two routes for me. if you take the trail past the swiss wall around the corner to the right before cracker jack cliff there is what may be a 8 and a 10. The possible 10 has a small roof you have to pull over to get to the third bolt (the second bolt is just at the over the ledge. They look new and I can't find any info on them. Does anyone have any clue what they are actually rated?