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Gibraltar Rock

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Description

Gibralter Rock is the northern prow of the shattered-looking ridge of Coconino sandstone that runs north-south between the Church Spires and Courthouse Butte. The dramatic arete hosts one of the most popular moderate routes in Sedona, Four Flying Apaches aka Sedona Scenic Cruise.

Getting There

Park at Little Horse Trailhead. Follow Bell Rock Pathway south for 0.3 miles before turning left (east) onto Little Horse Trail. After 0.6 miles, turn right onto Llama Trail. Walk south for 0.5 miles until a left turn up a wash that leads to the base of the prow. Total time: 1 to 1.5 hours

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for this approach.

Routes from Left to Right

5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
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● Creationism
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5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
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● Sedona's Scenic Cruise
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Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
● Creationism
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5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Trad
● Sedona's Scenic Cruise
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5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Trad 5 pitches

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NEW APPROACH INFO NOV 2016<br> The approach for this climb should follow the green (0.3mi), blue(1.1mi) and yellow indicated trails. The red route was the previous approach and is only 0.1 miles shorter than the blue trail on the way to the upper wash. Both have the same elevation gain but the red route moves through un-established terrain. Please use the existing trails to reach the upper wash so we can minimize impact.
[Hide Photo] NEW APPROACH INFO NOV 2016 The approach for this climb should follow the green (0.3mi), blue(1.1mi) and yellow indicated trails. The red route was the previous approach and is only 0.1 miles shor…
Another beautiful day in paradise.
[Hide Photo] Another beautiful day in paradise.
Gibraltar rock is quite intimidating and quite beautiful
[Hide Photo] Gibraltar rock is quite intimidating and quite beautiful
This is a rough outline of the trail up to Sedona Scenic Cruise. The trail is fairly well defined with lots of cairns, so if you're bushwhacking, then you're lost.
[Hide Photo] This is a rough outline of the trail up to Sedona Scenic Cruise. The trail is fairly well defined with lots of cairns, so if you're bushwhacking, then you're lost.
Looking south at Gibraltar Rock from the route "Pocaterra" (5.10-) on Crown Butte. It's cool watching silhouettes moving up and down the Scenic Cruise all day.
[Hide Photo] Looking south at Gibraltar Rock from the route "Pocaterra" (5.10-) on Crown Butte. It's cool watching silhouettes moving up and down the Scenic Cruise all day.
Gibralter, Courthouse Butte, Bell Rock
[Hide Photo] Gibralter, Courthouse Butte, Bell Rock