Chunderbolt
5.12a sport · 70 ft · 10 bolts, fixed anchor · ★★★☆
Route 2 of 2 from left to right on The Church, with Justin Saca Memorial on its left. The Church has 2 routes, from 5.10b PG13 to 5.12a; this is the hardest.
First ascent: Shelton, Van Betten, Harrison, Rider, Locatelli 1994
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 The Church
- Justin Saca Memorial 5.10b PG13