Routes : North America : United States : Nevada : Red Rock Canyon : Oak Creek Canyon : Upper Oak Creek Canyon : Catwalk (8p 5.6+)
Catwalk (8p 5.6+) - 5.6
Average Rating : 4.50 out of 5
Route sequence (left to right): 1
Route Summary | Ascent Notes (7)
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Description:
This route is easily found by hiking up the Oak Creek Canyon. When the canyon forks, stick to the right. The route exists on the wall with the noticeable left-leaning crack system and black waterstreaks. Plan on making a day out of this climb due to the 2 hour approach. Also plan on building all your own belay stations, so it helps to double up in cams sizes #1-#3.5. Although much of this route isn't classic, the exposure and views are superb. The crux 5.6+ pitch is very fun and about as classic as they come. The decent is very straight forward as well.
Submitted by: mdv638 on 2002-05-16
Views: 1438
Route ID: 16405
7 Ascents Recorded
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Onsight ascent by:
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fun route, old school rating
Added: 2012-07-24
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Second ascent by:
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Long but gorgeous hike to the route. The book says 2 hours approach but it took us about 2.5 to find our way around. You'll be walking through a lot of shubery, bushes, trees, and cactus so pants and long sleeves would be a good call.
The route itself is a ton of fun. Bring a camera along; the view from the top is beautiful. There are also flowers along the route that are gorgeous to snap pictures of.
The route itself is a ton of fun. Bring a camera along; the view from the top is beautiful. There are also flowers along the route that are gorgeous to snap pictures of.
Added: 2010-05-11
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Red Point ascent by:
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cool, my first multi-pitch trad route
Added: 2004-03-19
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Epic approach and long pitches. The final pitch is one of the finest exposed moderate section I have ever experienced. The 20 minute walk off is a bonus, but you still face a 1 3/4 hour hike back to the car.
Be prepared for bushwacking.
If climbing on a weekday, do not be suprised if the gypsum mine across the valley starts blasting. While leading pitch 6, I was startled when I heard a large explosion.
I can confidently say that I will never return to this route due to the long approach.
Be prepared for bushwacking.
If climbing on a weekday, do not be suprised if the gypsum mine across the valley starts blasting. While leading pitch 6, I was startled when I heard a large explosion.
I can confidently say that I will never return to this route due to the long approach.
Witnessed by: Kirk M., Chris O.
Added: 2002-04-29
Added: 2002-04-29
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Added: 2001-04-02
