Routes : North America : United States : Arizona : Central : Christopher Creek Gorge : Butterfly wall
Butterfly wall
About Butterfly wall:
| This is the second/lower ledge on north side of gorge accessed by construction gate trail. It is a long wall with several 60' to 70' climbs along it. Continue downhill to access the central gorge/water. |
| Approach: | When you arrive at the notch for lower gorge, you can descend until the wall is visible on your left. Look for two bolts on the rock at your feet. Just below these bolts turn left towards the wall and follow a faint trail to base. |
| Approach Time: | 30 min |
| Latitude, Longitude: | |
| Access Issues: | Park outside gate on hwy 260 or be locked in if the workers leave before you do. |
| Rock Type: | Quartzite |
| Type of Climbing: | Trad |
| Sun Aspect: | Afternoon Sun |
Routes
Sequence Sequence numbers indicate the left (L) to right (R) order of the routes. |
Rating | Route | Difficulty | Ascents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
|
Butterfly | 5.6 | 0 |
| 2 |
|
bypassed overhang (1) | 5.9 | 0 |
| 3 |
|
Common Thread | 5.6 | 0 |
| 5 |
|
Simple Crack (1) | 5.9 | 0 |
