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.

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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.

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At the crux of the first pitch.

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Nov 27, 2016

“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 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.”

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Dana Ikeda, pitch 3 of SSC

Leading up the third pitch.

SSC as seen from Courthouse Butte

Patrick Brown leading pitch 3 of SSC

The obligatory photo opp.

Mark's shadow cast while climbing the 5th pitch.

Alex P and I on the third pitch of SSC.<br>
Bolt locations are approximate

View from the top of the first pitch

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.

At the crux of the first pitch.

Loving the view from pitch 3

Route Overlay Sedona's Scenic Cruise

The final rappel ends just right of Pitch 1. You can see a climber on Pitch 1 in the photo.

Mandatory third pitch traverse shot

The photo op is mandatory

Top of the first pitch

Dana Ikeda waiting to rap from the top of pitch 4

Rough beta using a zoomed in version of anya's photo.

Patrick Brown leading pitch 4 of SSC, belayed by Dana Ikeda

Scenic is definitely a good word to describe this route. This climb will prove to be a sedona classic.

AMH at base of pitch 5, after the traverse. Note that a fall here would mean a huge swing. Photo by Hanna.

Awesome summit

On the chockstone on pitch 5. Such a fun climb. Photo B. Twomey.

Just off the third pitch of Sedona Scenic Cruise! Props to Tyler Meester for the photo :)

Don't want to botch the traverse left on the 3rd? pitch.

Jeremy Dowdy at the top of pitch 4.

Unreal views!

This spire is found below the start of the Sedona Scenic Cruise. It's an easy scramble from the notch to the top and is fun to do if you've got extra time. Two Sedona spires in a day! Yipee!

JD starting the sport pitch

Pitch 4 action shot of Byron and the exposure below taken by Manny.

The stone bridge described in the approach description.

Sedona Scenic Cruise

Taking in the scenery on this belay ledge.

At the start of Pitch 1. Ready to climb!

Looking up Pitch 2.

Sedona Scenic Cruise topo

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