The Shining Path
V12 R boulder · 30 ft · ★★★★
Route 2 of 6 from left to right on Shining Path, with Ariana on its left and Big Delicious on its right. Shining Path has 6 routes, from V1+ R to V12 R; this is the hardest.
First ascent: Pete Lowe (March 2011)
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 Shining Path
- Ariana V6+ R
- Big Delicious V2+ R
- Fully Fledged V3+ R
- Holding Pattern V8-9 PG13
- Top Access V1+ R