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Elevation: 4,786 ft 1,459 m
GPS: 34.90922, -111.84107
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This area is in the westernmost part of Sedona and (interestingly enough) located off Dry Creek Road, north of highway 89.

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Drive west on 89 to reach Dry Creek Road, then head north. The road turns to dirt after a while. Continue to parking as described for routes here.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Dry Creek Road Area

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a PG13
 271
● Mars Attacks
Trad 4 pitches
Fin
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 113
● Nirvana
Trad 3 pitches
Boynton Canyon > Nirvana Buttress
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
 17
● The Cholula Bottle
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Long Canyon > Earthship
5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b
 27
● Watch Out, Grandpa
Trad 3 pitches
Boynton Canyon > Enchantment Cliffs > Grandpa Buttress
5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c
 77
● Dune Buggyin'
Trad 5 pitches
Fay Canyon > Fay Buttress
5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c
 50
● Sandrailin'
Trad 5 pitches
Fay Canyon > Fay Buttress
5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c
 12
● Desert Mule
Trad 2 pitches
Secret Canyon
5.11b/c 6c+ 23 VIII- 24 E4 6a
 28
● Oski
Trad 4 pitches
Bear Mtn Area > Bear Mountain
5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a
 16
● The Golden Spike
Trad 5 pitches
H.S Canyon
5.12- 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
 48
● Psychotropic Flautist
Trad 5 pitches
Fay Canyon > Fay Buttress
5.12- 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
 12
● Say Goodnight to the Bad Guy
Trad 5 pitches
Fay Canyon > Fay Buttress
5.12 7b+ 27 VIII+ 26 E6 6b
 36
● [Redacted]
Trad 4 pitches
Fay Canyon > Fay Buttress
5.12+ 7c 28 IX 27 E6 6b
 8
● The Enchanter
Trad 4 pitches
Boynton Canyon > Disenchantment Wall
5.13- 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E7 6c PG13
 6
● The Golden Dog
Trad 5 pitches
Fay Canyon > Fay Buttress
5.13a/b 8a 29 IX+ 29 E7 6c
 8
● Red Planet
Trad 2 pitches
Fin
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
● Mars Attacks Fin
 271
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a PG13 Trad 4 pitches
● Nirvana Boynton Canyon > Nirvana Buttress
 113
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Trad 3 pitches
● The Cholula Bottle Long Canyon > Earthship
 17
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Trad 2 pitches
● Watch Out, Grandpa Boynton Canyon > Enchantment Cliffs > Grandpa Buttress
 27
5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b Trad 3 pitches
● Dune Buggyin' Fay Canyon > Fay Buttress
 77
5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c Trad 5 pitches
● Sandrailin' Fay Canyon > Fay Buttress
 50
5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c Trad 5 pitches
● Desert Mule Secret Canyon
 12
5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c Trad 2 pitches
● Oski Bear Mtn Area > Bear Mountain
 28
5.11b/c 6c+ 23 VIII- 24 E4 6a Trad 4 pitches
● The Golden Spike H.S Canyon
 16
5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a Trad 5 pitches
● Psychotropic Flautist Fay Canyon > Fay Buttress
 48
5.12- 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a Trad 5 pitches
● Say Goodnight to the Bad Guy Fay Canyon > Fay Buttress
 12
5.12- 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a Trad 5 pitches
● [Redacted] Fay Canyon > Fay Buttress
 36
5.12 7b+ 27 VIII+ 26 E6 6b Trad 4 pitches
● The Enchanter Boynton Canyon > Disenchantment Wall
 8
5.12+ 7c 28 IX 27 E6 6b Trad 4 pitches
● The Golden Dog Fay Canyon > Fay Buttress
 6
5.13- 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E7 6c PG13 Trad 5 pitches
● Red Planet Fin
 8
5.13a/b 8a 29 IX+ 29 E7 6c Trad 2 pitches
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A big (300ft) unclimbed? wall in long canyon.
A big (300ft) unclimbed? wall in long canyon.
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