Third Crack Left of The Maw
5.9 trad · 2 pitches · 180 ft · ★★★☆
Route 7 of 8 from left to right on Bearclaw Spire, with Wellington finds Walloon Brabant on its left and The Maw on its right. Bearclaw Spire has 8 routes, from 5.8 to 5.10d; 5 are harder.
First ascent: an ascent has been made, Nov 2018 DCuster & CSaulnier
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 Bearclaw Spire
- Clyde Finds Wellington 5.8
- Dirtbagger's Compensation 5.10a
- Dirtbag Geologist 5.10d
- Playing on Credit 5.10b
- The Maw 5.10+
- Wellington finds Walloon Brabant 5.8 PG13
- Wedged and Hedged 5.10