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The Cove

Arizona > Central Arizona > Christopher Creek Gorge

Description

Morning shade, secluded. A hidden niche in the wall located adjacent to the creek, with some nice swimming holes.

Getting There

This area is downstream, creek left just past the sub-area called Mordor. Use the trail that crosses Spring Creek just below the Confluence Wall. Follow the north side of Christopher Creek to an obvious crossing. Scramble to the upper ledge and follow this down creek past Mordor to The Cove.

Routes from Left to Right

5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c
 1
Change in Attitude
Sport
5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c
 1
Cowboy Up
Sport
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b
 1
Alternate Occurring
Sport
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Change in Attitude
 1
5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c Sport
Cowboy Up
 1
5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c Sport
Alternate Occurring
 1
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b Sport