Turtle Track
5.10d sport · 70 ft · 8 bolts · ★★★★
Route 2 of 4 from left to right on Tortuga Tower, with Shell Game on its left and Tortuga Tower on its right. Tortuga Tower has 4 routes, from 5.10d to 5.11a; 2 are harder, and 1 other is the same grade.
First ascent: Jay Foley & Erin Millar - 2015
Description
The left line up the pillar. A steep start on large holds gives way to vertical climbing.
Protection
8 bolts to lower-off.
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 Tortuga Tower
- Holy Chelonians 5.10d
- Tortuga Tower 5.11a
- Shell Game 5.11