Cthulhu Rises
5.9 trad · 6 pitches · 800 ft · ★★★☆
Route 2 of 5 from left to right on Gecko Wall, with The Bolt on its left and The Golden Gecko on its right. Gecko Wall has 5 routes, from 5.9 to 5.11b; 1 is harder, and 3 others are the same grade.
First ascent: FRA Sam Boyce, Kyle Willis Nov 2017
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 Gecko Wall
- The Golden Gecko 5.9
- Jolly Roger 5.9
- The Bolt 5.9
- A Pirate's Life 5.11b