Umayyad Caliphate

5.9+ sport · 60 ft · ★★★☆

First ascent: Michael Kimm, Fall 2014

Description

Climb the vertical plated wall for three bolts and a big no hands rest, then work up the steepness. After a few moves the angle eases and the chains are nigh.

Location

Route furthest right on the southeast side of the formation.

Protection

Seven bolts to anchors.

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.

Ranked in

• #16 in Best 5.9 sport climbs at Red Rock

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