PRINT: Rock Climb Unknown II, Grand Junction Area

Unknown II

5.10, Trad, 70 ft (21 m),

Avg: 2.4 from 28 votes
FA: unknown
Colorado > Grand Junction… > Escalante Canyon > Interiors Wall Area

Access Issue: The Cabin Wall and the Island are both closed to climbing Details

The Cabin Wall and the Island are closed. In regard to the rest of the areas in Escalante "Continued use of this area relies on good stewardship and a relationship of trust with the landowner."

Respect local residents, cattle and wildlife by following the posted speed limit of 20 mph.
Minimize user impact by staying on established trails and roads.
Park off the road in established pull-offs or parking areas.
Pack out human waste and garbage.
Keep noise to a minimum.
Portions of Escalante Canyon are active ranching areas. Keep pets under leash control at all times.
No fires and no discharge of firearms.
Camp in established areas only. No camping on private property.

Description

Climb the slot with hands to thin hands and finally huge fists before topping out on the pillar at a two cold shut anchor. Climb overhanging choss for a move into slot. Climb the slot with good hand jams in back to a good rest/stance. Continue up thin hands with good feet on the face widening to offwidth to the top of the pillar.

Location

This is left of Key Hole about 100 yards, passing a few other bolted routes on the way. The route is #2 in the beta photo. There is also a left-arching crack visible in the beta photo (#1) with a plaque at the base with name and 5.11 rating.

Protection

#0.75 Camalot through #4 Camalot with doubles to #3. 2 bolt/cold shut anchor.

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Gwen in "Satan's Buttcrack".

#1 Arching crack, not currently posted.<br>
#2 Unknown II 5.10

#1 Arching crack, not currently posted. #2 Unknown II 5.10

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Greg Sievers
Bozeman, MT

If you take the start of route #1 only to the first anchors, it likely a 5.9 and quite pleasant. 2 each x 3, 4, 4.5, 1 x 5 cam at least. Apr 30, 2009