Mescalito - South Face
5.9 trad · 9 pitches · 1,000 ft · ★★★☆
Route 1 of 6 from left to right on South Face, with OB Button on its right. South Face has 6 routes, from 5.9 to 5.10c; 4 are harder, and 1 other is the same grade.
First ascent: FRA: Karsten Duncan, Andrew Gomoll, Larry DeAngelo
Hikes, approaches and descents
- Mescalito Direct — Class 3
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.
More routes on South Face
- Mescalote Tower 5.10
- OB Fist 5.10c
- OB Button 5.10-
- Flight of Floki 5.10
- Nakatomi Plaza 5.9