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DescriptionSitting just north of Flagstaff, Mt. Elden is marked by radio towers and a fire watch tower on top and by the large burn scar on it's southeastern and eastern slopes. Composed of Dacite, Mt. Elden has great bouldering, fun cragging, and even a few multiple pitch climbs of good quality. The rock tends to be sharp and rough providing great friction and the perfect Joshua Tree training ground. Getting ThereMt. Elden is located just north of Flagstaff. Highways 180 and 89A are used to access the climbing areas. Approaches vary from 15 seconds to 45 minutes. The ClassicsMountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for Mt Elden:
Five Easy Pieces 5.5 Trad, 1 pitch, 80 feet West Elden : Uptown
Right Deception Crack 5.7 Trad, 1 pitch, 70 feet West Elden : Uptown
Zit Slab 5.7 Trad, 1 pitch, 70 feet West Elden : Uptown
Elysian Buttress Original Route 5.7+ Trad, 5 pitches, 450 feet, Grade II Elysian Buttress
Left Deception 5.8 Trad, 1 pitch, 70 feet West Elden : Uptown
La Diosa (AKA Hacksaw Granny Gaper) 5.10 Trad, 1 pitch, 80 feet West Elden : Downtown
Twilight Zone 5.11- PG13 Trad, 1 pitch, 70 feet West Elden : Downtown
Mechanical Persistence 5.11a/b Sport, 4 pitches, 400 feet, Grade II Elysian Buttress
John's Jugs 5.12 Trad, 65 feet West Elden : Uptown
Topical Rush 5.13b Sport, 1 pitch, 55 feet The One Wall
Featured Route For Mt Elden
 The Twilight Zone crack sits in a small alcove about 100 yards south of the barb wire fence. Climb a moderate slab with small gear to the back of the alcove. From here powerful face climbing leads to nice hand and fist jams up the steep crack. The moves out of the alcove are difficult to protect.This route stays dry in a light rain.Rappel from a tree or take the walk down 100' to the climber's right....[more] Browse More Classics in AZ |
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