Praying Monk
About Praying Monk:
From the Echo Canyon parking lot, look east to the top of the Headwall and you'll see this squat pinnacle on top of it. |
Approach: | Walk on the summit trail @ 1/4 mile to the Headwall. Several approaches exist. Easiest and most exposed is the 4th class along the arete you first come to. Further along the Headwall are several routes gaining the top of it then walk over to the Praying Monk. |
Approach Time: | 20-30 minutes |
Latitude, Longitude: | |
Access Issues: | Parking gets crowded in Echo Canyon, car pool. |
Rock Type: | Conglom |
Type of Climbing: | Sport |
Sun Aspect: | Morning Sun |
Routes
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Rating | Route | Difficulty | Ascents |
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East Face (2) | 5.6 | 36 | |
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South east corner | 3 |