Slight of Hand
5.9 trad · 130 ft · ★★★☆
Route 13 of 17 from left to right on Illusion Crags, with Magician's Hat on its left and False Perception on its right. Illusion Crags has 17 routes, from 5.5 to 5.11a PG13; 1 is harder, and 3 others are the same grade.
First ascent: Joe Herbst; early 1970s
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 Illusion Crags
- Chameleon Pinnacle 5.5
- Sensual 5.7
- French Bulges 5.7
- Who Deany 5.8
- Morph Out 5.7
- False Perception 5.11a PG13
- Magician's Hat 5.9
- Arm Forces 5.9
- David Copperhead 5.8+
- Con Jurors 5.7+
- First Lady of Magic 5.9
- Sensible 5.7
- Sendable 5.7
- Deez Guys 5.8+
- Mirage 5.7
- Corner's Inquest 5.7 R