The Ridge  Photos:  Recent | Best | Popular Elevation:  7,000' Lat, Long:  35.1134, -111.5806 Map Page Views:  9,372. Good page?    Administrators:  Greg Opland, James DeRoussel, JJ Schlick, Tom Erickson Submitted By:  JJ Schlick on Dec 18, 2011 Make this area a Favorite What's New  Printer View Add Area  Add Photo  Add Comment  Add Event

Wade sinking them into the first pockets on the Ri...

Description 

Once coined the "Land of High Bouldering" by the Late Robert Drysdale, the intermittent band of limestone walls above Lower Lake Mary have over time became known simply as, The Ridge.

This band runs for roughly four miles starting at the Pit, though the good stuff starts cropping up around the west end of Lower Lake Mary. The limestone is generally vertical to overhanging, with several bulge walls that will certainly capture your attention. The style is technical, and it will feel more like an every mans Cherry Canyon, though it's geographically closer to Priest Draw. Though the highballs do dominate the landscape, there are also tons of shorter problems to be had. All in all, there are plenty of desperates, and a whole lot of high quality moderates.

Getting There 

From Flagstaff, find your way to Lake Mary Road and head east.

The Classics

Featured Route For The Ridge

Gone Fishin V2  AZ : Northern Arizona : ... : The Cove Wall

The classic tall jug haul! Start out with good pockets and find a high right (tan colored) side pull jug. This allows you to move up and left over the bulge to huge holds. Move up into weakness and then up and left. ...[more]   Browse More Classics in AZ