Straight Shot
5.11d trad · 60 ft · ★★★★
Route 1 of 5 from left to right on Alcohol Wall aka Mysterious Amphitheater, with Gin Ricky on its right. Alcohol Wall aka Mysterious Amphitheater has 5 routes, from 5.9 to 5.11d; this is the hardest.
First ascent: Paul Van Betten, Nick Nordblom
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 Alcohol Wall aka Mysterious Amphitheater
- Mai Tai 5.10+ R
- Gin Ricky 5.10c
- Rob Roy 5.10b PG13
- Friendship Route 5.9