Wellington finds Walloon Brabant

5.8 PG13 trad · 90 ft · ★★☆☆

Route 6 of 8 from left to right on Bearclaw Spire, with Dirtbag Geologist on its left and Third Crack Left of The Maw on its right. Bearclaw Spire has 8 routes, from 5.8 to 5.10d; 6 are harder, and 1 other is the same grade.

First ascent: an ascent has been made, Nov 2018, C Saulnier and D Custer

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.

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