Hand Drilled Heaven
5.11b sport · 40 ft · 6 bolts · ★★☆☆
Route 3 of 4 from left to right on Burns Wall, with Just Shut up and Bolt on its left and Turkey Trot on its right. Burns Wall has 4 routes, from 5.10c to 5.11b; this is the hardest.
First ascent: D. Burns
Description
This is probably the second best route on the cliff, but very good in its own right. Its the third route on the cliff as you approach, the first on the upper wall. A bouldery start leads to awesome climbing on the upper headwall.
Location
Third route on the cliff from the left.
Protection
6 bolts
Access
The 13-mile Scenic Drive requires a timed-entry reservation October to May and has seasonal gate hours. Calico Basin and Kraft Mountain sit outside the Scenic Drive and need no reservation.
Wet rock: Aztec sandstone loses much of its strength when wet. Do not climb for at least 24 to 48 hours after rain or snowmelt, or holds break off and routes are permanently damaged.
More routes on Burns Wall
- Choss to Choice 5.10d
- Just Shut up and Bolt 5.10d
- Turkey Trot 5.10c