Fear and Loathing

5.11a trad · 3 pitches · 400 ft · ★★★★

Route 1 of 5 from left to right on Gemstone Gully, with Gemstone on its right. Gemstone Gully has 5 routes, from 5.9 to 5.11a; this is the hardest.

First ascent: Richard Harrison, Nick Nordblom. 1982

Access

Timed-entry reservation required to enter the Scenic Drive October to May.

Wet rock: Aztec sandstone is fragile when wet. Do not climb for at least 24 to 48 hours after rain or snowmelt.